Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Tallahassee

Affordability

Tallahassee's median household income is $57,409 and the median monthly rent is $1,293, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). With 59% of residents renting, demand for affordable housing options in the city is significant.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Tallahassee Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 678 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Tallahassee

The area around assisted properties in Tallahassee scores a 57 (Somewhat Walkable) Walk Score, a 42 (Some Transit) Transit Score, and a 62 Bike Score, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page.

Schools

Tallahassee is served by 62 public schools across 5 districts -- including 30 elementary, 8 middle, 23 high, and 1 other school -- according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Cost of Renting in Tallahassee

The median household income in Tallahassee is $57,409 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate (as of 2024). The citywide median rent is $1,293 per month across all rental units, per the same source.

Income-based housing in Tallahassee is designed to serve renters whose costs would otherwise strain a significant portion of that household income. Rent in HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties is typically tied to a percentage of the area median income (AMI), not the open-market rate.

• Citywide median rent: $1,293/month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Median household income: $57,409/year (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Share of residents who rent: 59% (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)

Environment & Flood Risk

Of the 15 affordable properties mapped in Tallahassee, only 1 is located in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure across this set of properties is low overall.