The Town FilesTiffin, Ohio
City in Seneca County · population 17,953 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $142,200
- Household income
- $56,198
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 34.1
Tiffin is a city of 17,953 people in Seneca County, Ohio. The median home is worth $142,200, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks hipper than 85% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 83% of Ohio towns.
How Tiffin 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 Tiffin is worth $142,200, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $56,198, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $890 a month. 58.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tiffin | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $890 | $914 |
| Median household income | $56,198 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 58.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Tiffin
| People | Tiffin | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 15.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Tiffin
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 18.7°F. About 38.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tiffin since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 10, 2002 about 1.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 32 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 8, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Seneca County since 1996
Seneca County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| August 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1720: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Seneca County
Seneca County had 19,092 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,201 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Tiffin itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Tiffin
10 public schools with 2,952 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian High School | 8-12 | 756 | 23.6 |
| Tiffin Middle School | 6-8 | 515 | 14.3 |
| Krout 2-3 Elementary | 2-3 | 366 | 21.5 |
| Washington K-1 Elementary School | K-2 | 342 | 16.3 |
| Noble 4-5 Elementary | 3-5 | 321 | 20.1 |
| Old Fort High School | 7-12 | 304 | 15.2 |
| Lincoln Pre-Kindergarten School | PK-PK | 136 | 19.4 |
| Bridges Community Academy dba Bridges Preparatory Academy (charter) | K-9 | 127 | 21.2 |
| North Central Academy (charter) | 7-12 | 84 | 21.0 |
| Sentinel Career & Technology Center | 8-12 | 1 | 0.1 |
Towns near Tiffin
- Fostoria, OH12.5 mi · 13,046 people · home $87,200
- Ballville, OH14.5 mi · 3,823 people · home $195,300
- Carey, OH16.0 mi · 3,565 people · home $158,100
- Clyde, OH16.6 mi · 6,294 people · home $129,600
- Fremont, OH16.7 mi · 15,930 people · home $117,500
- Upper Sandusky, OH20.3 mi · 6,698 people · home $157,600
- Bellevue, OH20.7 mi · 8,249 people · home $152,800
- Bucyrus, OH24.1 mi · 11,684 people · home $128,600
Tiffin questions
Is Tiffin, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tiffin scores better for retirees than 41% of Ohio towns and quieter than 22%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Tiffin?
The median owner-occupied home in Tiffin is valued at $142,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,198, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $890 a month.
What is the weather like in Tiffin?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.7 inches of precipitation a year and 29.5 inches of snow.
Does Tiffin get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tiffin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 10, 2002. 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)