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‘A tall order:’ This Florida city is the best-run in the state, study claims
Click Orlando
Nationwide, the top-ranked city turned out to be Provo, Utah, followed closely by Nampa, Idaho, (No. 2) and Manchester, New Hampshire (No. 3). But in Florida, the best-run city was revealed to be Tallahassee, which placed at No. 18.
Tallahassee named 2025 All-America City finalist
WCTV
Tallahassee is one of 20 finalist cities for this year’s award from the National Civic League. Only 10 communities are named an All-America City every year.
City officials said the focus of this year’s award is on strengthing environmental sustainability through inclusive community engagement.
Local 'Girls Out Loud' Event Empowers Young Girls to Explore Career Paths
WTXL
Over 50 6th-grade girls from Gadsden and Leon counties were inspired by local women leaders in science, technology, and the arts during the first-ever ‘Girls Out Loud’ Career Exploration event.
18 Best Things To Do In Tallahassee, Florida
Southern Living Magazine
If you think only of beach towns when you dream of Florida, think again. The Sunshine State’s capital city is one of those spots that deserves a second look. Despite having a population nearing 200,000, Tallahassee still has a small-town feel.
When it comes to cities they want to call home, Gen Z is making very different choices than the millennial generation.
10 Affordable Places to Live in the Florida Panhandle 2024
Redfin
The state capital of Florida, Tallahassee, is a lively city with a median home sale price of $265,000. The city has a population of 201,700, making it one of the larger cities on our list.
There are plenty of popular attractions and historic places to explore in the area, like Mission San Luis, Florida State University, the Railroad Square Art District, Cascades Park, and the Florida Historic Capitol Museum.
A journey almost 200 years in the making: Union Bank Museum reopens after renovation
Tallahassee Democrat
The Union Bank Museum, a historical landmark in Tallahassee, will reopen its doors to the public Saturday after being closed since 2020 because of the pandemic, then a restoration.
Built in 1841, the Union Bank is considered Florida’s oldest surviving bank building.
Gen Zers are flocking to these 10 U.S. cities—they’re not following millennials
CNBC
There are plenty of ways many people consider Gen Zers different from millennials. Anecdotally speaking, they part their hair differently, wear their jeans lower and baggier, and use their own slang.
When it comes to cities they want to call home, Gen Z is making very different choices than the millennial generation.
Choose Tallahassee launches new data tools to assess its effectiveness
WFSU
The Choose Tallahassee campaign now has new data tools to determine its effectiveness. One vital tool figures the economic impact when a typical family decides to call Tallahassee home.
The 20 Best Mid-Sized Cities in the United States
CNN
When you’re eager for a city getaway, but you’re not quite up for the big city part (aka New York or Chicago) there are bountiful options.
But don’t take our word for it.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the nonpartisan think tank, the Milken Institute, newcomers are flocking to these cities with populations from 100,000 to 500,000 that are adding residents at a steady clip.
Best Places to Live In Florida In 2023
Forbes
Florida has been a long-time favorite destination for retirees. But in the past few years, working households have been flocking to the state for promising career opportunities, a relatively low cost of living and no state income tax. Click “Read More” to see where Tallahassee ranks.
Here are the states Americans are moving to -- and the states they are ditching
CBS News
The pandemic sparked a restlessness in American life, with many families opting to move in search of more space or a lower cost of living. That trend continued in 2022, with hundreds of thousands of people uprooting their lives and moving to new states.
Making the Case
850 Magazine
Promoter believes Tallahassee has the “secret sauce” (when it comes to the perfect relocation destination).
Developer Wants to Bring Age 55+ Apartments on FAMU Way
Tallahassee Democrat
A commercial parcel under contract on FAMU Way in Tallahassee may bring new luxury apartments for residents 55 and older. The company, The Residence Halls, specializes in building university-based retirement communities that allow residents convenient access to campus life.
A Southern Surprise
TOWN Magazine
When the cold gets you down, planning a southbound escape is sure to bring a little warmth to your winter chill. Booking an early spring weekend away to a sunny city will provide just enough anticipatory cheer to push you through those dreary January days. And Tallahassee, Florida, is an unexpected locale worthy of a visit.
150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2021-2022
US News & World Report
U.S. News analyzed the 150 most populous metro areas to find the best places to live. To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life. Tallahassee, Florida ranks 76 on the list.
What's it like to live in Tallahassee, Florida?
US News & World Report
Florida is known for its sandy beaches and summertime weather, but Tallahassee has a different vibe.Located on the edge of the tree-covered Red Hills region near the border of Georgia, this state capital enjoys four distinct seasons.
Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2021-2022
US News & World Report
U.S. News analyzed data for the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. to assess how well they meet Americans’ retirement needs and expectations. Tallahassee, Florida ranks in the top 40.
Capital Health Plan Medicare plans snag highest national ratings
USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA
Capital Health Plan has again been recognized as a national health care leader, earning a 5-out-of-5 star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and 4½ stars for both its Medicare and Private health insurance plans from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Best Performing Cities 2020
Milken Institute
The Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities series has tracked the economic performance of US metros for two decades using job, wage and salary, and high-tech gross domestic product (GDP) indicators. Metros are ranked on their performance, while indicators help identify the drivers behind their success or failure.
The 20 Best Cities to Live in For Single Women in the U.S.
Money Inc.
If you’re a single woman searching for a great city to live in, you want to find a city that meets all of your expectations. Above all, it should be a city that has opportunities for your career. It also should have a reasonable cost of living. Of course, you should feel safe in your new hometown.
Leon County Tourism Launches New "Summer Backyard Bucket List" Challenge
Leon County Government
The Leon County Division of Tourism, in partnership with Tallahassee Foodies and the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, launched its new, community-focused program the “Summer Backyard Bucket List.” The program was created to support local businesses and educate residents on the continually evolving destination and will run for three months.
Three Leon County high schools named among Florida's best
Tallahassee Democrat
Three high schools in Leon County have made it into the top 100 list of U.S. News and World Report rankings of Florida public high schools. One, Lincoln High School, just missed the top 100, landing at No. 101.
Here Are The Best Cities For Taxes
The Hill
Tallahassee is not the largest city in Florida, but it has an advantage as the capital. The income tax for the married couple above would be $0.
The Intellectual Capital
Office of Economic Vitality
Tallahassee is known for many things – endless outdoor adventures, Southern Hospitality, unrivaled festivals, and you guessed it, college football. But hiding just beneath the surface is a little known truth – there’s an awful lot of knowledgeable and skilled people walking around. In 2020, Tallahassee ranked as the 17th most educated Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the United States.
Camellia Oaks: For downsizers, development has proved to be a good fit
Tallahassee Magazine
“I saw way back then a huge need for an active adult community, and the fact that there had never been one in Tallahassee was crazy to me,” Naumann said. “Nobody seemed willing to step out there and do it. I was very excited and looked forward to the opportunity to buy a piece of property that was well suited to that purpose and go for it.”
Tallahassee Named #81 on Livability.com’s List of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Livability.com
Tallahassee has been named one of the 2020 Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livability.com, outpacing more than 1,000 cities with populations between 20,000 and 1,000,000 in this data-driven ranking.
U.S. News & World Report: Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare among best hospitals in Florida
Tallahassee Democrat
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in its annual rankings and ratings as being among one of the best hospitals in Florida.
MetroNet bringing high-speed fiber optic option to Tallahassee
Tallahassee Democrat
MetroNet announced plans to debut in Tallahassee — soon to be the first and only Florida city served by the fiber network company.
The 19 best cities in the South to live in after the coronavirus pandemic
Business Insider
In Tallahassee, about 43.4% of jobs can be done from home, the fifth-highest share among metro areas in the South and the…
Tallahassee, Florida is the Ultimate Florida Retirement Spot
Southern Living
Retirees in this sunny city play a vital community role. Tallahassee is home to a large community college and two major universities—Florida State and Florida A&M, one of the leading…
Perspectives: Choose Tallahassee
WFSU
What began as a targeted campaign to lure more retirees to Tallahassee has now expanded to include millennials, middle-age career rebooters, and…
The coming Boomer boom? Choose Tallahassee aims to make capital a retirement destination
Tallahassee Democrat
Those who love living in Tallahassee are being recruited to attract more Baby Boomers to dwell in the…
Choose Tallahassee launches new website, new plan to encourage relocation to the capital city.