Moving you from New York to Tallahassee
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Experienced in moving you from NY to Tallahassee
Experienced in moving you from NY to Tallahassee
If you’ve got a lot to gain by making your way down south to the capital city of the Sunshine state. For one, you’ll be among the most educated population in the state, with most residents having at least a bachelor’s degree (or higher).
Living in this city isn’t all about hitting the books though. From hiking the historical state parks to the tossing around at the #1 disc golf course in the state, there’s a lot of recreation and relaxing to be done in your new central Florida home.
No matter what neighborhood of the city you settle down in, Piece of Cake Moving and Storage regularly moves New Yorkers to all parts of Tallahassee. With our expert movers and reliable services, we’ll make moving there a breeze for students, families, couples, and even professionals. We’ve got you covered with packing, unpacking, furniture assembly, storage options, and more to make your relocation process a shining success!
Moving you to Tallahassee, FL and all of its neighborhoods and districts
Piece of Cake Moving and Storage moves New Yorkers to all localities within Tallahassee, including:
- All Saints
- Apalachee Ridge
- Betton Hills
- Buck Lake
- Buckhead
- Callen
- Centerville Conservation
- Cloisters of All Saints
- Frenchtown
- Golden Eagle
- Holly Hills
- Indian Head Acres
- Jake Gaither/University Park
- Killearn Estates
- Killearn Lakes Plantation
- Lafayette Park
- Lakeshore
- Levy Park
- Los Robles
- Midtown
- Myers Park
- Seminole Manor
- Smokey Hollow
- SouthWood
- Summerbrooke
- Summerlake
- Woodland Drives
Our top moving tips when moving to Tallahassee
You’ll be switching it up on your way down south to your new home quite a bit. Sure, the sun does shine on New Yorkers, but you’ll enjoy even more of it in Tallahassee — averaging 233 days of sunshine a year! And, you can probably pass on packing your snow boots, that type of precipitation is just not common in central Florida.
You may also be downsizing a bit — in terms of population that is! Tallahassee has just under 200,000 residents, which may be a reduction in people density for some relocating from NY.
While there may be fewer people, there’s a lot to know about moving to this part of the Sunshine state:
- College town: Study up! Tallahassee is home to a few institutions of higher education, including Florida State University (FSU), Florida A&M University (a.k.a. FAMU; one of the largest historically black universities in the country), and Tallahassee Community College. With this comes many students, tailgating, employment, and great educational opportunities. This also brings a lot of action and energy to the city that will be really attractive to some.
- Driving: Grab your keys and your license — having a car in this city is commonplace. Public transportation is available through the city’s StarMetro bus system; that said, you’ll need to consider if this option will take you where you want to go. One-way rides will run about $1.25 and a monthly pass is $38. On the plus side, FSU and FAMU students ride for free when they show their student ID card. If you do decide to have a car, it’s good to note that traffic can get quite heavy during college football season. But, you’ll enjoy a short commute to most places that’ll take you no more than 20 minutes on average, including getting to work. Tallahassee is also within a reasonable driving distance of other quick get-aways, including Orlando and New Orleans, LA.
- Cost of living: For those new Floridians in need of picking up a few sunshine essentials, you’ll find that the sales tax is a tad lower than some parts of New York. Florida state tax is at 6% and Leon County adds 1.5%. What is different from NY though? There’s no state income tax! Another bonus of moving south is the cost of housing. It’ll be about 67% less to pay for housing in Tallahassee than it is in NYC. For those paying rent every month, median rents are around $1,023 per month. Those with mortgages in the city will pay a bit more per month, with the median mortgage payment at $1459. Lower costs also translate to dining out at restaurants in the Florida state capital and monthly gym memberships, too.
- On Land and Water: Tallahassee is situated in the central part of the state, but plenty of beaches are within driving distance. For instance, Mashes Sands Beach in Wakulla county is about a 35 mile drive away; you could certainly make a day of it with friends without much hassle. Maybe something in town is more your flavor of the day. You could check out Lake Ella to take a stroll around the water and visit some of the quaint artist cottage shops while you’re there. If hiking or some history is how you like to enjoy the outdoors, this city’s got some of that as well. Civil War buffs may want to check out Natural Bridge Battlefield Historical Park, the site of the largest Civil War battle in the state. There’s picnic and fishing areas as well, so the whole family can enjoy. You can dig a bit further into the state’s history at the Lake Jackson Mounds Archeological State Park and check out a few Native American earthen temple mounds. There’s much to be seen and enjoyed in Tallahassee’s landscape.
- Working in Central FL: Being a college town and state capital, it may come as no surprise that the biggest employers are the education and public administration sectors in the city. Healthcare, law, finance, non-profits, manufacturing, technology and start-ups are other notable industries in Tallahassee. Entrepreneurial resources can also be found in the city. These include the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship and Domi Station, a coworking space offering sources of support and connection for launching and scaling up ventures. That said, because of the city’s proximity to the state line, some folks may also opt to live in Tallahassee, but commute to Georgia for work.
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