In Leon, Florida, the median home price is $296,441, compared with the Florida median of $390,983; median household income is $66,287; the population is 297,542; schools rate 7.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 517.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Leon at a glance
Population
297,542
Median Household Income
$66,287
Typical Home Value
$296,441
School District Rating
7.0
Violent Crime Rate
517.1
Avg Commute Time
21.1
About Leon
Leon has a population of 297,542. The median home value is $296,441, 24% below the Florida median. Median household income is $66,287 (11% below the Florida median). The most populated towns are Northeast Leon, Tallahassee Central, and East Leon.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Leon
11 towns, by population.
- Northeast Leon55,075 pop.
- Tallahassee Central52,894 pop.
- East Leon39,074 pop.
- Tallahassee Northwest26,004 pop.
- Northwest Leon24,278 pop.
- Tallahassee East22,254 pop.
- Southeast Leon17,844 pop.
- Tallahassee South16,287 pop.
- Tallahassee Southwest16,220 pop.
- Tallahassee Northeast16,095 pop.
- Southwest Leon11,517 pop.
County rankings in Florida
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Florida
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Florida
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Florida
- 10Best school ratingsFlorida School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Florida
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Florida
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Florida
Leon at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Leon?
- Leon has a population of 297,542 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Leon?
- The median home value in Leon is $296,441. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Leon?
- Median household income in Leon is $66,287 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Leon in?
- Leon is in Florida.
- How many towns are in Leon?
- Leon contains 11 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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