Living in Findlay, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Findlay · Census data 2020–2024
Findlay has 674 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $55,417 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $88,000, the median rent is $813/month.
Findlay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Findlay at a glance
- Population
- 674
- Median age
- 49.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,417State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $88,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $813/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Findlay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Findlay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Findlay the median home value is $88,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, which is 16.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,008 a month in housing costs.
Findlay median household income
The median household income in Findlay is $55,417 and the income per person is $29,351. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Findlay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 351
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.17
Findlay demographics
- Population
- 674
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 310
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Findlay ›
Education in Findlay
9.9% of adults 25 and older in Findlay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Findlay
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Findlay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay | 674 | $55,417 | $88,000 | $813 |
| Shelbyville | 4,351 | $52,470 | $116,400 | $767 |
| Bethany | 1,176 | $44,583 | $106,200 | $1,002 |
| Sullivan | 4,348 | $63,229 | $102,500 | $831 |
| Windsor | 877 | $63,359 | $105,400 | $769 |
| Allenville | 126 | $69,250 | $95,000 | $1,125 |
| Dalton City | 694 | $77,750 | $103,600 | $860 |
| Strasburg | 507 | $64,219 | $97,600 | $1,071 |
| Tower Hill | 422 | $53,352 | $68,300 | $783 |
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What is the median household income in Findlay, IL?
The median household income in Findlay is $55,417, 34% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Findlay?
The median home value in Findlay is $88,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Findlay?
The median gross rent in Findlay is $813 per month, about 16.9% of household income.
Is Findlay, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Findlay?
The median age in Findlay is 49.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Findlay?
The average commute to work in Findlay is 25 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Findlay?
The unemployment rate in Findlay is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Findlay?
9.9% of adults in Findlay have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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