Leon County · Tallahassee · population 205,089
Where Tallahassee stands
At or near all-time high.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 16.0 price-to-rent ratio, Tallahassee is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Tallahassee has held up across the cycle: home values at $293,664 with +4.6% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Tallahassee's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Tallahassee
Tallahassee is a city in Leon County, Florida, with an estimated population of 205,089. The population grew 1.1% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Tallahassee is $293,664 as of 2026-04, up 0.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.6% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Tallahassee average $1,533 per month, up 3.0% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 66 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Tallahassee (Wikipedia)
Tallahassee is the capital city of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of and the only incorporated municipality in Leon County. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824. In 2024, the estimated population was 205,089, making it the eighth–most populous city in the state of Florida. It is the principal city of the Tallahassee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 397,675 as of 2024. Tallahassee is the largest city in the Florida Big Bend and Florida Panhandle regions.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Things to see in Tallahassee(Places of interest)
- Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
- Carnegie Library at FAMU
- Challenger Learning Center
- Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More
- Doak Campbell Stadium
- Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park
- First Presbyterian Church
- Florida Governor's Mansion
- Florida State Capitol
- Florida Supreme Court
- Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery at Florida A&M University
- Frenchtown
+17 more on Wikipedia.
Extracted from the Wikipedia article. Names linked in the source — open the city’s Wikipedia page for details.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Leon County right now.
Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Leon County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.
Neighborhoods of Tallahassee
32 tracked · ranked by median home valueSee the full neighborhood ranking →
Cities like Tallahassee
Run the numbers for Tallahassee
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Current weather
Find rentals & listings
Open current Tallahassee listings on the major real-estate sites.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Lincoln baseball claims Class 5A state crown, 5-4 over Winter SpringsTallahassee Democrat · 9h ago
- Tallahassee four-star WR Jamarin Simmons commits to Clemson over Florida, FSU247Sports · 9h ago
- ‘Important that we remember’: Tallahassee celebrates Florida’s Emancipation Day with formal ceremonyWCTV · 7h ago
- Red Lobster’s oldest location to close in FloridaFOX 8 News · 1d ago
- CD 2 candidates gear up for Tallahassee debate MondayFlorida Politics · 3d ago
- From closures to cuts, Leon and Florida 'public schools in crisis'Tallahassee Democrat · 1d ago
Local chatter (Reddit)
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Tallahassee area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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