Tallahassee, Florida

📍 👥 Pop. 198,259 🏠 ZIP 32301
68
/100
ReloCompare™
Median Income
$52,899
per household/year
Home Value
$256,400
median
Rent
$1,165
per month
Unemployment
4.3%
vs 3.7% national
Air Quality
33
Good
Internet
N/A
Mbps max • No fiber

📋 Living in Tallahassee, FL — Overview

Mild Summers High Disaster Risk Highly Educated

Tallahassee, Florida scores 68.8/100 on ReloCompare™, indicating a solid overall quality of life across key metrics. With 198,259 residents, it's a mid-size city that balances urban amenities with a more manageable pace of life. The home price-to-income ratio of 4.8x is moderate, putting homeownership within reach for many working families. Natural disaster risk is elevated — FEMA has declared 22 disasters here in the past 20 years. Insurance costs may reflect this risk.

⚠️ High disaster zone — 22 federal declarations in 20 years

Score Breakdown

💰 Affordability
75
Home Value: $256,400
Rent: $1,165/mo
Electricity: ¢/kWh
💼 Job Market
55
Unemployment: 4.3%
Median Income: $52,899
Job Growth: % YoY
🌡️ Climate
50
Summer High: °F
Winter Low: °F
Sunny Days: /year
🌿 Environment
90
Air Quality: AQI 33 (Good)
Toxic Sites: 0 in area
Water: No violations ✓
🌐 Infrastructure
50
Internet: N/A Mbps
Fiber: Not available
Solar: kWh/m²/day
⚠️ Natural Risks
95
Disasters (20yr): 22
Flood Zone: None
Earthquake: Low
⚠️ Safety Analysis: With 22 federal disaster declarations in 20 years, natural disaster risk in Tallahassee is elevated. Budget for comprehensive insurance and consider flood zone status. Hurricane risk is rated High.
🌿 Environment Analysis: Air quality in Tallahassee is excellent with a current AQI of 33 — well within EPA's "Good" range, ideal for outdoor exercise and those with respiratory sensitivities.
💰 Affordability Analysis: Housing in Tallahassee is moderately priced with a price-to-income ratio of 4.8x. Renters allocate roughly 26% of median income to housing — manageable, but worth budgeting carefully for newcomers.
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🎯 What Makes Tallahassee Stand Out

Tallahassee's strongest attributes are safety and environment, where it outperforms many comparable cities. Overall, Tallahassee may be the best fit for budget-conscious families, safety-conscious retirees, highly educated professionals.


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