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All Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Leon County 30% AMI or less 1366 1775 14800
Leon County 30.01-50% AMI 2999 5435 5780
Leon County 50.01-80% AMI 10677 9330 2027
Leon County 80.01-100% AMI 9488 2904 142
Leon County Greater than 100% AMI 54946 2145 144

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Renter Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Leon County 30% AMI or less 880 1119 11934
Leon County 30.01-50% AMI 1329 4211 4921
Leon County 50.01-80% AMI 5532 7541 1382
Leon County 80.01-100% AMI 4784 1915 45
Leon County Greater than 100% AMI 15119 373 11

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Owner-Occupied Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Leon County 30% AMI or less 486 656 2866
Leon County 30.01-50% AMI 1670 1224 859
Leon County 50.01-80% AMI 5145 1789 645
Leon County 80.01-100% AMI 4704 989 97
Leon County Greater than 100% AMI 39827 1772 133

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Homeownership Rate (%), 1990 through 2023 Estimates
Geography 1990 2000 2010 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
Leon County 57 57 54 52

Notes: 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, and 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates


Median Income ($) by Tenure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Owner Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) Renter Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) All Households Margin of Error (+/-)
Leon County 2023 1-Year 100106 6603 40511 3061 65981 3862

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (with a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,249 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,250-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500-$3,999 Margin of Error (+/-) >$4,000 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Leon County 2023 1-Year - - - - - - - - - - 524 380 1094 599 1200 704 1776 690 6454 1511 4654 1140 9589 1535 6340 1075 3755 890 2155 760 523 307 1574 850 40282 2473

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (without a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$100 Margin of Error (+/-) $100-$149 Margin of Error (+/-) $150-$199 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$249 Margin of Error (+/-) $250-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$349 Margin of Error (+/-) $350-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1000-$1099 Margin of Error (+/-) $1100-$1199 Margin of Error (+/-) $1200-$1299 Margin of Error (+/-) $1300-$1399 Margin of Error (+/-) $1400-$1499 Margin of Error (+/-) >$1500 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Not Mortgaged Margin of Error (+/-)
Leon County 2023 1-Year - - - - 519 317 474 268 1075 689 889 499 1261 555 3909 1221 3358 1062 2684 787 2670 864 1792 892 1448 555 1107 486 1174 579 310 189 250 186 189 160 1068 400 24270 2324

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Housing Costs as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source With Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) With Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-)
Leon County 2023 1-Year 29891 2690 10219 1652 21360 2342 2329 871

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Renter Households by Gross Rent, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$749 Margin of Error (+/-) $750-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500 or More Margin of Error (+/-) No Cash Rent Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Leon County 2023 1-Year - - 303 243 452 375 5174 1997 10007 2109 23852 3087 14340 2253 3337 1186 1170 468 139 133 637 501 878 522 60315 2936

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Median Gross Rent ($), 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Median Gross Rent Margin of Error (+/-)
Leon County 2023 1-Year 1284 58

Notes: Includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) 30-49.9% Margin of Error (+/-) 50% or More Margin of Error (+/-) Total - Not computed Margin of Error (+/-)
Leon County 2023 1-Year 23720 3374 16340 3095 17623 2319 2632 1038

Notes: Counts refer to number of households paying less than 30%, 30-49.9%, and 50% or more of income for gross rent. Gross rent includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Affordable and Available Rental Units per 100 Renters, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
Tallahassee, FL MSA (minus Gadsden, Jefferson & Wakulla) Leon 28 31 47 73 98 107

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units by Income, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
Tallahassee, FL MSA (minus Gadsden, Jefferson & Wakulla) Leon -6,761 -9,591 -10,489 -6,065 -584 2,738

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units for a particular income range shows the number of affordable/available units in the range minus the number of renter households in that range. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Housing Units by Type of Structure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1, detached Margin of Error (+/-) 1, attached Margin of Error (+/-) 2 Margin of Error (+/-) 3 or 4 Margin of Error (+/-) 5 to 9 Margin of Error (+/-) 10 to 19 Margin of Error (+/-) 20 or more Margin of Error (+/-) Mobile Home or Trailer Margin of Error (+/-) Other Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Leon County 2023 1-Year 67430 2591 8810 1645 3875 1321 11274 1846 7241 1927 10108 2494 22780 3046 8198 1454 - - 139944 400

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Vacancy and Occupancy Status, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source For Rent For Sale Only Rented or Sold Not Occupied Seasonal,Recreational or Occasional Use For Migrant Workers Other Vacant Total Vacant Total Occupied Total Units
Leon County 2023 1-Year 3473 1037 2331 1330 0 6906 15077 124867 139944

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Substandard Housing, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1.01 or More Persons per Room Share of Occupied Units (%) No Fuel Used Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Plumbing Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%)
Leon County 2023 1-Year 2765 2.2 1296 1.0 2484 1.8 618 0.4

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Wage and Rent Comparison by Industry, 2024
Geography Industry 2024 Average Hourly Wage (2025 $) 2024 Average Annual Wage (2025 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) 2025 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR FMR # of Workers in 2024 2025 3-Person Median Income Annual Wage as Percent of 3-Person AMI
Leon County Accommodation and Food Services $12.07 $25,099 $627 $1,321 63% 16,623 $83,100 30%
Leon County Administrative and Waste Services $24.68 $51,341 $1,284 $1,321 31% 7,555 $83,100 62%
Leon County Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $30.81 $64,079 $1,602 $1,321 25% 296 $83,100 77%
Leon County Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $14.24 $29,624 $741 $1,321 54% 2,045 $83,100 36%
Leon County Construction $30.51 $63,453 $1,586 $1,321 25% 7,295 $83,100 76%
Leon County Educational Services $31.23 $64,961 $1,624 $1,321 24% 19,237 $83,100 78%
Leon County Finance and Insurance $46.02 $95,722 $2,393 $1,321 17% 5,093 $83,100 115%
Leon County Health Care and Social Assistance $32.14 $66,854 $1,671 $1,321 24% 22,983 $83,100 80%
Leon County Information $41.07 $85,425 $2,136 $1,321 19% 3,516 $83,100 103%
Leon County Management of Companies and Enterprises $71.5 $148,730 $3,718 $1,321 11% 656 $83,100 179%
Leon County Mining $0 $0 $0 $1,321 $83,100 0%
Leon County Professional and Technical Services $51.03 $106,147 $2,654 $1,321 15% 14,925 $83,100 128%
Leon County Public Administration $31.5 $65,520 $1,638 $1,321 24% 29,983 $83,100 79%
Leon County Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $25.45 $52,943 $1,324 $1,321 30% 3,092 $83,100 64%
Leon County Retail Trade $17.85 $37,118 $928 $1,321 43% 15,780 $83,100 45%
Leon County Transportation and Warehousing $21.93 $45,612 $1,140 $1,321 35% 3,447 $83,100 55%
Leon County Utilities $57.89 $120,404 $3,010 $1,321 13% 141 $83,100 145%
Leon County Wholesale Trade $53.66 $111,619 $2,790 $1,321 14% 3,036 $83,100 134%

Notes: Based on average annual wages for industry sector, converted to hourly wages by dividing by 2000 (assumes 40-hour work week, 50 weeks per year). 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Wage and Rent Comparison by Occupation, 2024
Geography Occupation Median Hourly Wage (2025 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) 2025 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR, Median Wage Worker # of Workers in 2024 Annual Wage as a % AMI for a Family of 3
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $22.87 $1,189 $1,321 33% 780 57%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Bartenders $13.74 $714 $1,321 55% 740 34%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Carpenters $22.6 $1,175 $1,321 34% 520 57%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Cashiers $13.72 $713 $1,321 56% 3,410 34%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Child, Family, and School Social Workers $22.7 $1,180 $1,321 34% 310 57%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Childcare Workers $13.94 $725 $1,321 55% 290 35%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Construction Laborers $18.49 $962 $1,321 41% 1,200 46%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Cooks, Restaurant $16.88 $878 $1,321 45% 1,620 42%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Correctional Officers and Jailers $23.84 $1,239 $1,321 32% 1,290 60%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Customer Service Representatives $17.99 $935 $1,321 42% 3,330 45%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Dental Assistants $20.79 $1,081 $1,321 37% 320 52%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Dishwashers $14.14 $735 $1,321 54% 540 35%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Electricians $23.62 $1,228 $1,321 32% 750 59%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $13.8 $718 $1,321 55% 100 35%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Fast Food and Counter Workers $13.2 $687 $1,321 58% 6,060 33%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Firefighters $25.74 $1,338 $1,321 30% 320 64%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Food Preparation Workers $16.18 $841 $1,321 47% 1,250 41%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $14.15 $736 $1,321 54% 470 35%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $23.47 $1,220 $1,321 32% 630 59%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $22.61 $1,176 $1,321 34% 1,320 57%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Home Health and Personal Care Aides $16.09 $837 $1,321 47% 1,980 40%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $14.34 $746 $1,321 53% 340 36%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $14.06 $731 $1,321 54% 2,500 35%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $17.07 $887 $1,321 45% 1,260 43%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $13.9 $723 $1,321 55% 160 35%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $28.1 $1,461 $1,321 27% 920 70%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Light Truck Drivers $18.66 $970 $1,321 41% 1,150 47%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $13.94 $725 $1,321 55% 1,170 35%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Medical Assistants $18.75 $975 $1,321 41% 1,230 47%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $23.08 $1,200 $1,321 33% 170 58%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Nursing Assistants $16.83 $875 $1,321 45% 1,270 42%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Office Clerks, General $18.31 $952 $1,321 42% 3,620 46%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Painters, Construction and Maintenance $20.29 $1,055 $1,321 38% 270 51%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Paralegals and Legal Assistants $24.73 $1,286 $1,321 31% 820 62%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Paramedics $28.3 $1,471 $1,321 27% 210 71%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Pharmacy Technicians $17.41 $906 $1,321 44% 650 44%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $23.26 $1,210 $1,321 33% 370 58%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $32.35 $1,682 $1,321 24% 910 81%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $14.22 $739 $1,321 54% 590 36%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Receptionists and Information Clerks $16.29 $847 $1,321 47% 1,140 41%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Registered Nurses $37.54 $1,952 $1,321 20% 3,830 94%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Retail Salespersons $14.4 $749 $1,321 53% 5,060 36%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Roofers $21.58 $1,122 $1,321 35% 390 54%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $27.22 $1,415 $1,321 28% 800 68%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $19.11 $994 $1,321 40% 2,530 48%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Security Guards $16.96 $882 $1,321 45% 810 42%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $16.26 $846 $1,321 47% 180 41%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Tellers $18.79 $977 $1,321 41% 280 47%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Total all occupations $22.6 $1,175 $1,321 34% 184,180 57%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $18.62 $968 $1,321 41% 270 47%
Tallahassee, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Waiters and Waitresses $13.63 $709 $1,321 56% 2,660 34%

Notes: Statewide FMRs come from the National Low Income Housing Coalition's Out of Reach report and are averages weighted by the number of renters in each county. 2024 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Income (% AMI), 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity Household Income Households
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 4
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 25
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 15
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 155
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 95
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 230
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 1,565
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 1,690
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,280
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 2,290
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 1,330
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 5,605
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 255
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 140
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 260
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 220
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 2,130
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 10
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 35
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 2,515
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,960
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 4,480
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 3,765
Leon County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 30,340
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 4
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 45
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 4
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 320
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 230
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 140
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 270
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 765
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 6,430
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 4,845
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 5,525
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 2,155
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 3,940
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 725
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 605
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 985
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 300
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 805
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 15
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 6,080
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 3,275
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 5,780
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 3,025
Leon County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 7,700

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Cost Burden, 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50% Not computed
Leon County Owner American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 35 0 0 0
Leon County Owner Asian alone, non-Hispanic 1,770 220 75 0
Leon County Owner Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 8,630 1,720 1,595 240
Leon County Owner Hispanic, any race 2,525 210 215 55
Leon County Owner Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 45 0 0 0
Leon County Owner White alone, non-Hispanic 36,305 3,885 2,490 380
Leon County Owner other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 1,215 235 110 0
Leon County Renter American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50 0 4 0
Leon County Renter Asian alone, non-Hispanic 1,035 265 395 35
Leon County Renter Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 9,010 5,840 6,860 1,180
Leon County Renter Hispanic, any race 1,560 840 945 80
Leon County Renter Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 15 0 0 0
Leon County Renter White alone, non-Hispanic 12,000 5,950 7,295 625
Leon County Renter other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 665 435 600 30

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race, and Age of Householder, 2019-2023
Geography Race/Ethnicity Age of Householder Owners Renters Total Homeownership Rate
Leon County White, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 26,660 23,027 49,687 54.0%
Leon County White, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 15,674 3,164 18,838 83.0%
Leon County Black, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 8,444 21,805 30,249 28.0%
Leon County Black, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 3,751 1,986 5,737 65.0%
Leon County Other, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 3,369 3,683 7,052 48.0%
Leon County Other, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 918 189 1,107 83.0%
Leon County Hispanic 64 or Younger 3,399 3,905 7,304 47.0%
Leon County Hispanic 65 & Older 514 185 699 74.0%

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero.

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Households by Tenure, Household Type, and Cost Burden, 2019-2023
Geography Household Type Owner/Not Cost Burdened Owner Cost Burdened Renter/Not Cost Burdened Renter Cost Burdened
Leon County Married Couple Household 30,989 3,450 5,624 1,691
Leon County Male Only Headed Family 2,083 469 1,420 1,283
Leon County Female Only Headed Family 4,686 1,811 4,508 5,072
Leon County Non-family household 13,985 5,256 15,569 22,777

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero. "Cost Burdened" households are those paying more than 30% of income for housing costs."

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Owner-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on mortgage Not caught up Did not report Owned free and clear
Florida 6,076,656 592,315 88,301 4,026,883

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Foreclosure, Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to forelcousre in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida - 67,777 232,395 243,185 48,957

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage, that are not current on mortgage payments; populations in owner-occupied units where the mortgage is current or without a mortgage are not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Renter-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on rent payments Not caught up Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 3,844,579 743,360 22,918 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Eviction,Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to eviction in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida 22,874 77,854 190,294 317,484 134,854

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units, that are not current on rent payments; population in units that are current on rent payments is not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Change in Monthly Rent During the Last 12 Months, Florida
Geography No change in rent in last 12 months Rent decreased Rent increased by <$100 Rent increased by <$100-$249 Rent increased by <$250-$500 Rent increased by more than $500 Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 1,156,648 16,344 598,861 1,650,216 832,608 337,533 18,645 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Household Survival Budget, 2023
Geography Monthly Costs Single Adult One Adult, One Child One Adult, One in Childcare Two Adults Two Adults, Two Children Two Adults, Two in Childcare Single Adult 65+ Two Adults 65+
Leon Housing $1,163 $1,308 $1,308 $1,308 $1,562 $1,562 $1,163 $1,308
Leon Child Care $0 $233 $621 $0 $466 $1,381 $0 $0
Leon Food $526 $890 $799 $965 $1,619 $1,429 $484 $888
Leon Transportation $469 $604 $604 $709 $996 $996 $399 $568
Leon Health Care $162 $488 $488 $488 $759 $759 $543 $1,085
Leon Technology $86 $86 $86 $116 $116 $116 $86 $116
Leon Miscellaneous $241 $361 $391 $359 $552 $624 $268 $396
Leon Taxes $363 $759 $827 $465 $1,305 $1,469 $421 $700
Leon Monthly Total $3,010 $4,303 $4,690 $4,410 $6,523 $7,470 $3,364 $5,061
Leon Annual Total $36,120 $51,636 $56,280 $52,920 $78,276 $89,640 $40,368 $60,732
Leon Hourly Wage $18.06 $25.82 $28.14 $26.46 $39.14 $44.82 $20.18 $30.37

Notes: According to United for ALICE, "The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in today's economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes and a 10% miscellaneous category."

Sources: United for ALICE, ALICE in Florida: Household budgets (2023 data year).

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