Moving to Tallahassee, FL

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

State capital and FSU town with rolling hills, oak canopies, and the only real seasons in Florida.

• Population: 196,169
• Median 2BR rent: $1,400/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $800-$2,600
• Popular neighborhoods: Midtown, Betton Hills, Killearn Estates, SouthWood, Indianhead Acres

Tallahassee empties out two weeks after FSU graduation. Time your move-in for late May to avoid the campus traffic crush.

Climate: Hot humid summers, mild winters with occasional frost.

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