Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Tiffin
Tiffin, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$648
Population
18,148
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Enjoy the Education Community’s small-town atmosphere near major cities
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Riverside
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Quaint
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Charming
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Convenient
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Bisected by the scenic Sandusky River, Tiffin offers residents access to a variety of city parks in a small-town environment between Toledo, Cleveland, and Columbus. Commonly referred to as “The Education Community,” Tiffin is home to two universities, Heidelberg University and Tiffin University, which contribute an array of athletic events and art exhibits to the local community.
Tiffin’s community also comes together for anticipated events like the Annual Tiffin Seneca County Heritage Festival, Storybook Festival, Halloween Parade, and the Tiffin Flea Market. Plenty of local restaurants offer a personalized experience in Tiffin in addition to the quaint shops in Downtown Tiffin along Washington Street. Recognizable chains abound on Tiffin’s West Market Street as well.
Getting around from Tiffin is easy with access to major highways, an Amtrak station, and four major airports within close driving distance. Options for weekend getaways are plentiful, with Pittsburgh and Detroit both within a three-hour drive from Tiffin as well as most major cities in Ohio.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,109
Average: $65,141
Education
3,481
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,652
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tiffin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tiffin, OH is $514 for a studio, $648 for one bedroom, and $735 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tiffin has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$648/month
789 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tiffin, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
317 Students
Public
Grades K-8
108 Students
Public
Grades K-5
347 Students
Public
Grades K-5
323 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
270 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
532 Students
Public
Grades K-8
108 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
63 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
655 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
63 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.