The Town FilesFindlay, Ohio
City in Hancock County · population 40,313 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $191,000
- Household income
- $61,423
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 38.0
Findlay is a city of 40,313 people in Hancock County, Ohio. The median home is worth $191,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more vibrant than 91% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 88% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Ohio towns.
How Findlay ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Findlay is worth $191,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $61,423, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $975 a month. 59.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Findlay | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $975 | $914 |
| Median household income | $61,423 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 59.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Findlay
| People | Findlay | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 16.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Findlay
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 19.1°F. About 37.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Findlay since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 7.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Hancock County since 1996
Hancock County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hancock County
Hancock County had 44,126 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,463 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Findlay itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Findlay
14 public schools with 7,192 students, about 20.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay High School | 9-12 | 2,050 | 22.8 |
| Liberty-Benton Elementary School | K-4 | 602 | 22.3 |
| Glenwood Middle School | 6-8 | 556 | 15.0 |
| Liberty-Benton High School | 9-12 | 543 | 20.1 |
| Donnell Middle School | 6-8 | 524 | 15.9 |
| Liberty-Benton Middle School | 5-8 | 435 | 15.5 |
| Wilson Vance Elementary School | 3-5 | 396 | 18.0 |
| Northview Primary School | K-2 | 385 | 25.7 |
| Whittier Primary School | K-2 | 376 | 25.1 |
| Jefferson Primary School | K-2 | 356 | 23.7 |
| Bigelow Hill Elementary School | 3-5 | 353 | 15.3 |
| Chamberlin Hill Elementary School | 3-5 | 340 | 22.7 |
Towns near Findlay
- North Baltimore, OH9.3 mi · 3,369 people · home $117,900
- Fostoria, OH14.1 mi · 13,046 people · home $87,200
- Carey, OH14.9 mi · 3,565 people · home $158,100
- Bluffton, OH16.9 mi · 3,967 people · home $212,400
- Ottawa, OH20.8 mi · 4,456 people · home $190,700
- Ada, OH21.6 mi · 5,334 people · home $160,500
- Bowling Green, OH22.8 mi · 30,808 people · home $226,100
- Upper Sandusky, OH24.3 mi · 6,698 people · home $157,600
Findlay questions
Is Findlay, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Findlay scores better for retirees than 36% of Ohio towns and quieter than 19%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Findlay?
The median owner-occupied home in Findlay is valued at $191,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,423, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $975 a month.
What is the weather like in Findlay?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.7 inches of precipitation a year and 23.8 inches of snow.
Does Findlay get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Findlay since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)