Findlay, Ohio
Among the top 12% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 62% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 68% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 43% of US places
- top 4% for commute time
- top 7% for cost of living
Findlay is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 40,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and air quality. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websiteci.findlay.oh.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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74%37%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.9 in2.4 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 93% of US places
Home Value$169k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$876better than 54% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 57% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.05%better than 47% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.60%better than 39% of US places
Unemployment4.3%better than 46% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.7 in37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall23.8 inbetter than 41% of US places
Sunny Days215 daysbetter than 32% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 62% of US places
Comfortable Days95 daysbetter than 79% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.6better than 37% of US places
Air Quality30 AQIbetter than 90% of US places
School Quality45.1better than 25% of US places
Violent Crime1299/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Crime1780/100kbetter than 24% of US places
Community
Population40,40897th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.136th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2252nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9236th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3864th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.4%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.5%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.2%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 96% of US places
Walkability8.5/20better than 78% of US places
Airport Distance82 mibetter than 47% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.0%better than 60% of US places
Amenities Nearby39.60better than 34% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 49% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Findlay an affordable place to live?
- Findlay is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 93% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Findlay?
- The median home value in Findlay is $169k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Findlay?
- Median household income in Findlay is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Findlay?
- Median gross rent in Findlay is $876 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Findlay safe?
- Findlay is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1299/100k (better than 23%). Property crime is 1780/100k.
- What is the weather like in Findlay?
- Findlay averages 75°F in July and 28°F in January, with 37.7 in of annual precipitation and about 215 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Findlay?
- Public-school quality in Findlay is below average, scoring better than 25% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Findlay?
- The average one-way commute in Findlay is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)