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Tipp City.
About
Life in Tipp City
Tipp City is a community of 10,344 people in Ohio. The median household income is $78,098, median rent runs about $858 per month, and median home values are around $273,500. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Tipp City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
1.9%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.9% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Tipp City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tipp City, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (37.7%), and 0.9% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.0%
of households
Married Couples
52.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
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 17% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Tipp City
In Tipp City, rent runs 17% below the OH average, and home values are 27% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,103
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $346,445 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Tipp City
Unemployment in Miami County, which includes Tipp City, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Tipp City: Miami County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Tipp City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.9 min avg
How Tipp City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tipp City, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 68 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M 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 94% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Tipp City runs 94% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
18.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
731
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Tipp City Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
61.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Miami County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Miami County, which includes Tipp City, the most common type is winter weather, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Winter Weather | $54,250 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $768,100 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $306,250 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2021 | 10 | Winter Weather | $34,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Winter Weather | $621,200 |
| 2019 | 21 | Winter Weather | $10.3M |
| 2018 | 12 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Miami County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Miami County, which includes Tipp City, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Miami County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tipp City has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.5"
Annual Snowfall
11.7"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
110
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 41°F | 25°F | 2.35" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.46" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.51" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.14" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.95" |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 2.96" |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 66°F | 46°F | 2.95" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.07" |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.05" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tipp City
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Tipp City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kettering Health Troy
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Troy
Dayton Childrens Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 13.2 mi away · Dayton
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Childrens · 13.2 mi away · Dayton
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.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tipp City
Tipp City's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Tipp City (within 15 miles)
Wright State University-Main Campus
14.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,762 students · in-state tuition $12,268 · 49% graduate · median earnings $53,497 (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: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tipp City
Tipp City has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
24 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
61 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Tipp City
Tipp City Public Library
11 E. Main St., Tipp City
Cities Near Tipp City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Tipp City FAQ
Is Tipp City, Ohio affordable?⌄
Tipp City's median rent is $858/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $78,098/year. Median home value is $273,500.
Is Tipp City, Ohio safe?⌄
Tipp City's violent crime rate was 19 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 731 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tipp City, Ohio?⌄
Miami County, which includes Tipp City, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tipp City, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Tipp City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $858/month and median household income is $78,098/year. The median home value is $273,500. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tipp City, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Tipp City is 21 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