Tiffin, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Tiffin is a small city in Iowa with a population of 5,271. Residents earn $106,034 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,271 Population 1,220/sq mi density
$106,034 Median Income $62,159 per capita
$315,800 Home Value $324,790 Zillow
$1,367 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,034 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$315,800 home value, $1,367/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,034
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $315,800
12% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.6%
80% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,367
18% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.2%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

How Tiffin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,271
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,220/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,034
Per Capita$62,159
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$12,640M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$315,800
Rent$1,367
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$324,790

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.3%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Elevation683 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.6%
High School+98.6%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute20 min
Libraries8

Is Tiffin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tiffin receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Tiffin stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tiffin is $106,034, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Tiffin among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tiffin is $315,800, 12% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,367 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Tiffin is a highly educated community — 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Tiffin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Tiffin has a population of 5,271 with a density of 1,220 people per square mile. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.6%), with 4.7% Black.

Population

5,271
Total Population
1,220
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Tiffin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.0%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.0%
33% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tiffin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tiffin is $106,034, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Tiffin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,034
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,159
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
IRS Avg AGI$93,456

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,140
County GDP$12,640M

Business (County)

Restaurants448
Healthcare493
Retail492
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,982
99% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Work from Home17.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Tiffin is $315,800, 12% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,367 (18% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $324,790.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$315,800
12% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$324,790
Median List Price$355,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$355,000
$/Sq Ft$159
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio96.7%
Price Drops13.4%
Inventory67

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,367
18% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,023

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,982
99% above US avg
Effective Rate2.21%
In Tiffin, 30.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.3% report depression. 15.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tiffin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.2%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma9.5%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.0%
Physical Inactivity15.8%
Depression20.3%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress9.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death4,821/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access89.7%
Healthcare Facilities493

Crime Rates: Tiffin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Tiffin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.7 inches
6% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation683 ft (208 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density1,220/sq mi
Coordinates41.7050°N, 91.6544°W
County FIPS19103
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 60.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 38.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.3%
D 68.4%

Winner: Democrat by 38.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.6%
80% above US avg
High School+98.6%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,220/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities493
Restaurants448
Retail Stores492

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Work from Home17.1%

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