What are the schools like in Tiffin, IA?

Tiffin is served primarily by Clear Creek Amana Comm School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Tiffin?

The median household income in Tiffin, IA is $94,011 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Tiffin, IA?

Tiffin has an average high temperature of 30.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.2 inches.

Tiffin, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tiffin, IA affordable or expensive?

Tiffin's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tiffin is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $295,800 and the median rent is $1,152 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tiffin, IA?

Tiffin has a violent crime rate of 238.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1338.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tiffin, IA a Good Place to Live?

Tiffin is a small town of 4,845 in Iowa, with a median household income of $94,011 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Tiffin stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tiffin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tiffin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.8

Tiffin's overall cost of living index is 91.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tiffin costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tiffin, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$295,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,152	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,011	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tiffin's violent crime rate is 238.2 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

238.2 /100k

Property Crime

1338.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tiffin is served primarily by Clear Creek Amana Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tiffin, IA	National Avg
School District	Clear Creek Amana Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tiffin sees average highs of 30.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 35.7 inches of annual precipitation and 29.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tiffin, IA
Average High — January	30.9°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	35.7"
Annual Snowfall	29.2"

Demographics

Metric	Tiffin, IA	National Avg
Population	4,845	—
Median Age	31.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	9.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coralville, IA 3 mi North Liberty, IA 3 mi University Heights, IA 6 mi Oxford, IA 7 mi Iowa City, IA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Tiffin

Tiffin, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52340

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tiffin, IA affordable or expensive?

Tiffin's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tiffin roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $295,800 and median rent is $1,152/month.

What is the crime rate in Tiffin, IA?

Tiffin's violent crime rate is 238.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1338.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tiffin?

Public schools in Tiffin are operated by Clear Creek Amana Comm School District. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tiffin, IA a good place to live?

Tiffin, IA has a population of 4,845, a median household income of $94,011, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tiffin?

Tiffin averages 30.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.7 inches with about 29.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tiffin?

Tiffin, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52340.

What is the population of Tiffin?

The population of Tiffin, Iowa is 4,845 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tiffin?

Key numbers for living in Tiffin: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $295,800, median household income $94,011, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tiffin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.