At a Glance
Median Income
$106,034
$62,159 per capita
Home Value
$315,800
Zillow: $324,790
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
16.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
345/100K
866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.6%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Tiffin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tiffin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tiffin a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tiffin residents earn a median household income of $106,034 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,159. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tiffin is $315,800 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,790. Median rent is $1,367/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Safety & Crime
Tiffin reports 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 866/100K.
Education
60.6% of adults in Tiffin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tiffin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,271
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,220/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,034
Per Capita$62,159
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$315,800
Rent$1,367
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$324,790
Housing Units1,946
Rent Burden16.3%
Crime
F
Violent345/100K
Property866/100K
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation683 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.6%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Tiffin was built in 2011.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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