NAICS 53

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in Tallahassee, FL

Metro Market Score 35.4 (Moderate), ranked #101 of 330 metros. 625 establishments, 3,240 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 35.4
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national real estate and rental and leasing average.

📈Rapid Growth

Employment in Tallahassee's real estate and rental and leasing sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 96.4. Combined with a 35.4 market score, this metro sits in the upper half for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
85.8
LQ: 1.10
Rank #283 of 330 metros
Wage Competitiveness
34.5
$51,637 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 96.4
Employment growth index
Rank #13 of 330 metros
Wage Pressure
21.0
YoY wage change index

625 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Firms in Tallahassee

625
Establishments
+7.9% YoY
3,240
Total Employment
+16.5% YoY
$51,637
Average Annual Wage
+6.5% YoY
1.10
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Tallahassee vs Florida Statewide

How this metro's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to Florida overall. The state ranks #49/51 for entry risk.

Measure Tallahassee FL Statewide
Overall Score 35.4 Moderate 54.7 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #101 of 330 metros #49 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

Other Industries in Tallahassee

Construction 27.6 Retail Trade 38.1 Finance and Insurance 49.3 Accommodation and Food Services 66.3

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in Other Florida Metros

Sebring 22.7 #35/330 Lakeland-Winter Haven 37.1 #112/330 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville 38.7 #126/330 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent 38.8 #129/330 Ocala 39.6 #134/330 Homosassa Springs 44.2 #177/330 Punta Gorda 44.5 #181/330 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach 47.4 #196/330 Gainesville 50.8 #221/330 Jacksonville 53.6 #243/330

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About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Tallahassee's real estate and rental and leasing sector, the industry concentration component (85.8) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.