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Tallahassee, FL

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Tallahassee.

Population: 229,960 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Tallahassee, FL is $275,224 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $374,538 after a median 60 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,554/month. 51 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hurricane, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$275,224

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$275,224
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.6%
10-year appreciation
+76.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2024)
$278,056
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$374,538
Median list price
$382,033
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+2.2%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
722
For-sale inventory
941
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
941
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
245

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,554/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,186/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,264/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,424/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,742/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,871/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
51
Elementary schools
23
Middle schools
5
High schools
13
Charter schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
LEON, TSC, FAMU LAB SCH
Schools include
FRANK HARTSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL, PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, RUEDIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RAA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hurricane, strong wind, tornado, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
798
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Post and Lumber Preserving Co. Inc. (11.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.5°F
Average high
79.8°F
Average low
57.7°F
Annual precipitation
58.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
158
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-13,598
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,307
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,239

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
9
Hospitals include
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL, EASTSIDE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
53
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,336 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
18.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,062
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
115,582
Average weekly wage
$1,231
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,047

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TallahasseeState medianUS median
Typical home value$275,224$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$374,538$359,990$325,000
Median days on market60 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,554/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,062$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Tallahassee, FL?
$275,224.
What is the median sale price in Tallahassee, FL?
$374,538.
How long do homes take to sell in Tallahassee, FL?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in Tallahassee, FL?
Typical rent: $1,554/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tallahassee, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hurricane, strong wind, tornado, heat wave.
Is Tallahassee, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 798 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Tallahassee, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tallahassee, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tallahassee, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tallahassee, FL?
51 schools (23 elementary, 5 middle, 13 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Tallahassee, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tallahassee, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tallahassee, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Tallahassee

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