Tallahassee Homes

About Tallahassee Real Estate

Serving as the county seat for Leon County, Tallahassee has a population of 159,012* in Tallahassee proper and 336,501* in the greater Tallahassee metro area (*based on 2006 statistics). Tallahassee was named the state capital of Florida in 1824.

Home to the FSU Seminols

Tallahassee is home to Florida State University, a national powerhouse in scholastics and collegiate athletics. FSU offers a comprehensive liberal arts program and is a national graduate research university. Florida State University places research as one of its core priorities for its students and those who benefit from its research. As a national scholastics leader, FSU offers an impressive variety of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs. Possessing a world-class international reputation in the sciences and humanities, Florida State University offers a challenging and intellectually stimulating environment for all students and its faculty.

Home to Florida A&M University

Tallahassee also serves as the home of the finest historically black universities, Florida A & M University. Other local colleges and institutions of higher learning include Tallahassee Community College, and Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy; Barry University, Flagler College, and Embry Riddle Aeronautical School.

Tallahassee Cleared for Take-off

Poised for tremendous future growth, local corporations and new businesses benefit from Tallahassee's convenient air travel services via the Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH). Tallahassee has the state’s second fastest economy and is a regional center for both trade and agriculture. Leading Leon County employers include General Dynamics Land Systems manufacturing facility (military and combat applications) as well as Talla-Com, a communications manufacturing firm owned by Tadiran Communications, Ltd.. Danfoss Turbocor, a manufacturer of oil-free high efficiency compressors is also a major area employer.

The Film Industry Comes to Tallahassee

Tallahassee economic development leaders have made a concerted effort to attract the film, music, and related arts industry. This sector provides a sizable economic and employment opportunity for the citizens of Tallahassee and greater Leon County. To showcase this initiative, a three-day festival celebrating professional and emerging talent in the film, music and related arts industries is scheduled for May 15-17, 2008.

Head for the Hills

Noted for its hilly terrain, Tallahassee is located on one of the highest hills in Leon County. The local topography varies from near sea level to just over 200 feet. One gets a sense of the beauty of Tallassee and it is reflected in the flora and fauna that is typically found in the mid-south and low country regions of South Carolina and North Carolina.Hardwood trees dominant the Tallahassee landscape as the Southern Live Oak is more emblematic of the city rather than the state tree, the Sabal Palmetto. Other varieties of trees include pines, magnolias and a variety of oaks also dot the cityscape.

Move To Tallahassee

Are you ready to relocate to Tallahassee Florida? If so, you’ll need the very best, most current local information to help you make smarter decisions where to relocate in the greater Tallahassee area. Because Tallahassee offers a wide array of home buying options and architectural styles, request your FREE comprehensive Tallahassee Relocation Package today!