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Tallahassee Florida
Stretching along the Florida Panhandle, the Tallahassee area is known as “the red hills” region. It was a land of rich agricultural value and consequently many large plantations were built, several of which are open to the public. Tallahassee is the site of some very momentous historical events such as the 1865 reading of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 1956 bus boycott that resulted in the abolishment of segregated seating on public transportation. Population: Tallahassee’s population recorded by the 2010 U.S. Census was 181,376, and the metropolitan area was 367,413. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16.57 percent.
Climate: Tallahassee gets 62 inches of rain per year, with long summers and mild, short winters. Its summers are hotter than in the Florida peninsula.
Cost of living: The cost of living in Tallahassee is 3.1% less than the Florida average, and 5% less than the national average.
Housing costs: The median home cost in Tallahassee is $166,300.
Colleges and Universities: Learning in retirement is always a joy when there is an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in the community. Tallahassee is fortunate to have Florida State University’s OLLI program, Pepper Institute on Aging. Tallahassee has long valued higher learning, as Florida State University had its early beginning in 1851. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, established in 1887, is the oldest historically black public university in Florida.
Transportation:Tallahassee Regional Airport serves the area. StarMetro offers local bus service throughout the city.
Travel and tourism: Tallahassee is home to the state capital, two major universities and an array of museums, attractions and unique experiences for retirement enrichment. Tallahassee’s a deep-rooted history and culture are also paired with unparalleled nature and outdoor recreation.
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