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About Tallahassee
The Other Florida, A City For All Seasons
Tallahassee is the capital of the State of Florida, and the county seat of Leon County. It became the capital of Florida in 1824. In 2008, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 171,922, while the 2008 Tallahassee metropolitan area is estimated at 357,259.
Tallahassee's terrain is hilly by Florida standards, and the state capitol is located on one of the highest hills in the city. The elevation varies from near sea level to just over 200 feet.
Tallahassee is a regional center for trade and agriculture, and is served by Tallahassee Regional Airport. It has one of the fastest growing manufacturing and high tech economies in Florida.
Tallahassee is the home of Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College. It is also home to many great Elementary, Middle and High schools.
Fast Facts
Demographics:
- Population: 253,000
- Average age: 27
- Male: 48%
- Female: 52%
- Average household income: $34,303
Weather Snapshot:
- Warmest month: July
- Coldest month: January
- Average rainfall: 64.59 inches per year
- Average low: 55.7 degrees F.
- Average high: 78.7 degrees F.
Other Interesting Facts:
- Tallahassee is in the center of the eight-county "Big Bend" area.
- The Gulf of Mexico is just twenty miles to the south.
- Georgia is 18 miles north of downtown.
- There are 8 public pools and 63 recreational parks in Tallahassee/Leon County.
- There are 306.5 miles of hiking/biking and walking trails in the area.
- There are over 350 restaurants in the Tallahassee area.
- There are over 5,400 hotel/motel rooms and over 70 hotels in the Tallahassee area including 13 B&B's and 13 inns.