Here's what it costs to live in Tallahassee, Florida, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,293 per month, while the typical home is valued around $294,400. Households earn a median of $57,409 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 38. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$57,409
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,293
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$294,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,097
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,204
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,352
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,674
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
201,875
Latest estimate
Median Age
28.2 yrs
Census ACS
38.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
14
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,203
Per month
Avg Home Value
$235,120
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 32301 | — | $1,137 | $189,700 |
| ZIP 32303 | — | $1,190 | $192,300 |
| ZIP 32304 | — | $1,070 | $139,200 |
| ZIP 32305 | — | $918 | $139,100 |
| ZIP 32306 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 32307 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 32308 | — | $1,273 | $279,800 |
| ZIP 32309 | — | $1,228 | $325,400 |
| ZIP 32310 | — | $949 | $105,100 |
| ZIP 32311 | — | $1,449 | $268,400 |
Showing top 10 of 14 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
52°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.2%
The cost of living index for Tallahassee is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Tallahassee is $1,293 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Tallahassee is $57,409 per year.
The median home value in Tallahassee is $294,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Tallahassee has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
