Real Estate Investing in Leon County, Florida

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10 ZIP codes • Population: 292,308

Should you buy in Leon County, FL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (70/100)

Solid choice β€” stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $295,450
Avg Monthly Rent $1,604
ZIP Codes 10

Investing in Leon County Real Estate

Leon County (FL) covers 10 ZIPs and 1 municipalities. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been lackluster across most of the geography.

Investors considering Leon, Florida should understand what the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating represents β€” a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.

Leon County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$295,450
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,604
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (FL)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Tallahassee, FL metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
2/2
68 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Leon County

7 Colleges 66,517 Students 12,751 Off-Campus Renters
B+
Florida State University
4-Year Public Β· 43,234 students
πŸ“ ~2,766 students rent off-campus
B+
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
4-Year Public Β· 9,265 students
πŸ“ ~240 students rent off-campus
C+
World Class Academy of Beauty Careers
Vocational For-Profit Β· 24 students
C
Tallahassee Community College
4-Year Public Β· 11,699 students
πŸ“ ~9,136 students rent off-campus
C
North Florida Cosmetology Institute
Vocational For-Profit Β· 70 students
C
Lively Technical College
Vocational Public Β· 1,461 students
πŸ“ ~609 students rent off-campus
C
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee
Vocational For-Profit Β· 764 students

Investor Insight: With 12,751 students living off-campus, Leon County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Leon County

ZIP Codes in Leon County, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leon County

Is, FL a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

, FL rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $295K and rents near $1,604/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Is, FL above or below the FL benchmark?

, FL sits broadly in line with the FL average on most investor metrics. Home values of $295K and rents of $1,604/mo set the benchmark here.

How high is vacancy risk in, FL?

, FL sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader FL rental market.

How much does a house cost in, FL?

Median home price in, FL is near $295K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been predictable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

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