The Tallahassee metro is home to 388,298 people (up 2.2% over five years), with a median household income of $63,078. Typical rent of $1,474/month works out to 28.0% of the median household income — near the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Tallahassee's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 26.0% |
| Public administration | 14.4% |
| Professional & management | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 9.7% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 28.0% of median income leave moderate headroom; underwrite rent growth conservatively. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Tallahassee market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,474/month suggests a household income around $59,000/year. The metro's median household income is $63,078.
By workforce share: Education & health care (26.0%), Public administration (14.4%), Professional & management (13.0%) (Census ACS 5-year).