At a Glance
Median Income
$55,700
$31,659 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
Zillow: $194,984
Median Rent
$834/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
1,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.6% smoking rate
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tiffin residents earn a median household income of $55,700 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,659. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,256 business establishments, including 111 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tiffin is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,984. Median rent is $834/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Tiffin reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,790/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Tiffin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tiffin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,814
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density2,464/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,700
Per Capita$31,659
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$2,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$834
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$194,984
Housing Units8,375
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property1,790/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,987/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation723 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute16 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Tiffin was founded in 1812.
The median home in Tiffin was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 111 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.