Tallahassee, FL

U.S. News Ratings
Population 164,417
Crime Rate High
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Low

Geography

Tallahassee is located in the Florida panhandle, geographically closer to Georgia than to Miami.

Cultural Attractions

The annual Swamp Stomp Music Festival features the area's finest jazz, country, and bluegrass music.

Recreation

Florida State and Florida A&M athletics provide a variety of sports entertainment.

Historical

The first Christmas celebrated in the future United States was celebrated in Tallahassee by Hernando de Soto in 1539.

Fun Fact

The largest concentration of original plantations in America, 71 plantations consisting of 300,000 acres, is located in a span of 28 miles between Tallahassee and Thomasville, Ga.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
164,417
Population under 55:
81.2%
Population over 55:
18.8%

City Detail

Crime rate:
High
Closest large city:
Jacksonville

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
90°F July High, 54°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$32,097
Median home price:
$145,000
Average property tax:
$466

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.3%
Average
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
35
Middle schools:
28
High schools:
19

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
2
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
2
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
3

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
4/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
4/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
10/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
393

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