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Tiffin, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Seneca County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
17,814 Population 2,464/sq mi density
$55,700 Median Income $31,659 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $181,088 Zillow
$834 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
51 Violent Crime/100K 2,023 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,700 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $834/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Tiffin, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,700
26% below
$31,659 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
54% below
Zillow: $181,088
Median Rent
$834/mo
28% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
86% below
2,023/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
19% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
16.6% 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)

Income
74%
Home Value
46%
Rent
72%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tiffin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 2.3% (36% 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 $181,088. 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 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,023/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population17,814
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density2,464/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,700
Per Capita$31,659
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$2,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$834
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$181,088
Housing Units8,375
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property2,023/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault17/100K
Burglary211/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,987/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 111 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.