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Historic Black neighborhood in Tallahassee
Frenchtown is the oldest and most prominent historically Black neighborhood in Florida. Designated as a neighborhood for freed slaves during Reconstruction, this small neighborhood north of Florida State University was a thriving area in the early 20th century, with grocery stores and local businesses. But things declined between the 1970s and 1990s, and now Frenchtown is straddling the line between historic preservation and gentrification. Century-old homes with longtime tenants sit across from new FSU student housing. People pick up prescriptions at the local drugstore, a staple in town since the 1950s. Frenchtown has no grocery store, but it does have three restaurants and a farmer’s market seeking to regain its footing after dealing with nearby construction for about a year.
Minutes away from downtown Tallahassee lies bungalow homes in the Frenchtown neighborhood.
Macomb Street hosts long-time local shops and newly built multifamily rental properties.
Many Frenchtown homes are quat, which are ideal for first-time homebuyers.
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Renter-heavy neighborhood
Most residents in Frenchtown rent their homes, and residential construction happened in the mid-to-late 20th century. Transitional-modern Cape Cods, 1960s traditional-style houses, renovated cottages and new homes like 2000s colonials sit next to each other on small, paved streets. Some houses have paved driveways, while others have dirt or no driveway. On Dunn Street, a mobile home with a chain link fence sits right next to the neighborhood Deliverance Temple. Some lawns have overgrown bushes, eucalyptus plants and palm and oak trees. Prices range from $73,000 to $342,000.
Multifamily rental properties are common in the Frenchtown community.
The Standard apartments in Frenchtown flank along the town corner lots.
Rows of newly built traditional homes are found throughout the Frenchtown community.
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Tallahassee jazz club and local restaurants
Frenchtown has a Family Dollar and the nearby Fourth Avenue Supermarket, but no grocery store. A handful of local businesses exist within the neighborhood, including Economy Drugs, which has been in the community since the 1950s. Next door is a barber shop, and up the road is the Social Vegan, a plant-based eatery with painted images of fruits and vegetables in its colorful dining room. The small B Sharps Jazz is a neighborhood institution featuring live jazz performances, and Sweety Eaties makes fries, chicken wings and homemade candies. Target Grocery and Publix are about five minutes away by car.
Economy Drug Store has been a locally owned shop in Frenchtown for many years.
The Art Works barber shop serves the Frenchtown community.
The Social Vegan offers a variety of fruity, frozen drinks to Frenchtown locals.
The honey lemon pepper wings at Sweetie Eaties are famous among the Frenchtown locals.
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Tallahassee neighborhood parks
At Carter-Howell-Strong Park, locals walk on the paved pathway that loops around a lake. Lee Park has athletic fields and courts, and nearby Lincoln Center hosts an after-school program and activities for seniors. Its neighborhood medical center provides health care services to low-income, uninsured and underinsured people and an Early Head Start program provides services to kids between 6 weeks and 3 years of age.
The Lincoln Center serves the Frenchtown community through many outreach programs.
The Lincoln Center hosts several community outreach programs in Frenchtown.
Carter Howell Strong Park is located in Frenchtown.
Lake Ella visitors can enjoy many eye-catching views while taking a stroll on the paved paths.
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Historic community center and schools
Lincoln Center sits at the former site of Lincoln Academy, a school that opened during Reconstruction and closed in 1967. Nearby, the Lawrence Gregory Community Center runs an after-school program, basketball and volleyball leagues, and features a weight and exercise room and gym. Since it’s in Tallahassee, Frenchtown falls within the Leon County school district. Kids in Frenchtown can attend John G. Riley Elementary School, Henry Griffin Middle School and Leon High School. The elementary and middle schools have a C-rating from Niche and the high school is rated A. Leon is the oldest high school in Florida, founded in 1871. Students can participate in arts clubs like theatre, orchestra and chorus.
The Lincoln Center hosts several community outreach programs in Frenchtown.
The leaders of the Lincoln Center are also leaders in the Frenchtown community.
Run the track along the football field at the Leon High School in Tallahassee, Florida.
The Griffin Middle School offers a great education for all students in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Tallahassee public transit
Tallahassee operates StarMetro, a public bus system. Buses stop at various spots in Frenchtown, including on Brevard Street and West Fourth Avenue. U.S. Route 90 borders the south side of the neighborhood, connecting it with Interstate 10.
The Frenchtown Standard and Renaissance buildings add a modern flair to the city center.
Public transportation in Frenchtown is highly accessible for locals to commute throughout town.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,537
Median Age
24
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,427
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,234
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85%
College Graduates
26.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
39.8%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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