Chaires, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
676 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
96.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$149,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$367,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$655 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$436 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Leon County
7
Tallahassee Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Leon County
8
Tallahassee Metro Area
7
Florida
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 6 0 59
Apr 3 0 66
May 3 0 74
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 7 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 5 0 76
Oct 4 0 69
Nov 3 0 59
Dec 4 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Chaires Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 3.7star
Swift Creek Middle School
3 miles, NW · 4.1star
Buck Lake Elementary School
3 miles, NW · 4.6star
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Colleges

Florida State University
10 miles, W · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Capital Regional Medical Center
6 miles, NW · 2.3star
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
8 miles, NW · 2.3star
John D Archbold Memorial Hospital
28 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Valdosta Regional Airport
56 miles, E · 1star
Dothan Regional Airport
99 miles, NW · 1star
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