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Findlay.
About
Life in Findlay
If you're considering Findlay, here's what daily life actually looks like: you'll find reasonable housing costs with a median home value around $191,000 and rents averaging $975 monthly, paired with a median household income of $61,423. The job market is stable with a 4.7% unemployment rate, anchored by Marathon Petroleum and major manufacturing and distribution operations—most people have a short 16-minute average commute, which is a real quality-of-life win. The community feels solidly middle-class and family-oriented, though the population has declined slightly over recent years.
Findlay at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Foreign-Born
4.3%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Findlay: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Findlay, the largest foreign-born group is from India (15.7%), and 3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
19.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.5%
of households
Married Couples
39.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.15
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Findlay
In Findlay, rent runs 6% below the OH average, and home values are 11% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,927
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $243,521 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Findlay
Unemployment in Findlay is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Findlay Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.1 min avg
How Findlay residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Findlay, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
Regional airport · few flights67k passengers boarded in 2025
- 82 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Findlay runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
227.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,447
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Findlay Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
54.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hancock County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hancock County, which includes Findlay, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Flash Flood | $1.2M |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $79,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $108,500 |
| 2021 | 6 | Hail | $12,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $62,200 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $283,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | Hail | $2,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hancock County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wood County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 22 miles from Findlay) is typically good — 208 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
208
per year
Moderate Days
35
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Wood County, OH (22 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Findlay has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.7"
Annual Snowfall
23.8"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 2.19" |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.55" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.77" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.07" |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.19" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.90" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.70" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 2.91" |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.71" |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.61" |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.48" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Findlay
Findlay has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Blanchard Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Fostoria Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · 13.8 mi away · Fostoria
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Findlay
Findlay's student/teacher ratio is 20.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Findlay
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,223 students · in-state tuition $41,400 · 59% graduate · median earnings $63,283 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, 60 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Findlay
Findlay has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (60 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
60 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
61 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Findlay
Findlay Hancock Cnty Dist Public Library
206 Broadway, Findlay
Cities Near Findlay
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Findlay FAQ
Is Findlay, Ohio affordable?⌄
Findlay's median rent is $975/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,423/year. Median home value is $191,000.
Is Findlay, Ohio safe?⌄
Findlay's violent crime rate was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1447 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Findlay, Ohio?⌄
Findlay has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Findlay, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Findlay is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $975/month and median household income is $61,423/year. The median home value is $191,000. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Findlay, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Findlay is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from