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Tallahassee, Florida Retirement Guide
tax-friendly for retireesestablished retirement community
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Retirement Score
Tallahassee, Florida at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $287,500
- State Income Tax
- No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
- Avg January Low
- 37°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 102.3 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- tax-friendly for retirees, established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 56 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
102.3 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated March 2026
Median Home Price
$287,500High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 1-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,165High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 1-Year · Updated April 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
100 / 100Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Tax Details
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
17.8 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
47.3 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
17.8 / 100Medium confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated March 2026
Climate
Avg July High
92°FMedium confidence
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020 · Updated March 2026
Avg January Low
37°FMedium confidence
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020 · Updated March 2026
Annual Precipitation
58"Medium confidence
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020 · Updated March 2026
Sunny Days / Year
225 daysMedium confidence
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020 · Updated March 2026
Safety
Safety Score
80.9 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated March 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
30.7 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
7.7 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Demographics
Population
198,259High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Age
27.6High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Age 65+
11.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Household Income
$52,899High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
39.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Veterans
4.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
49.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Poverty Rate
24.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Diversity
White
52.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Black
35.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Hispanic/Latino
7.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Asian
4.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Tallahassee using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$623
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$700
Median home price used: $287,500
Median rent reference: $1,165 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.