What are the schools like in Findlay, IL?

Findlay is served primarily by Okaw Valley CUSD 302. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Findlay?

The median household income in Findlay, IL is $54,205 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Findlay, IL?

Findlay has an average high temperature of 35.9°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Findlay, IL affordable or expensive?

Findlay's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Findlay is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,900 and the median rent is $822 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Findlay, IL?

Findlay has a violent crime rate of 154.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 772.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Findlay, IL a Good Place to Live?

Findlay is a small town of 697 in Illinois, with a median household income of $54,205 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Findlay stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Findlay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Findlay 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: 90.7

Findlay's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Findlay costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Findlay, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$822	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,205	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Findlay's violent crime rate is 154.6 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

154.6 /100k

Property Crime

772.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Findlay is served primarily by Okaw Valley CUSD 302. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Findlay, IL	National Avg
School District	Okaw Valley CUSD 302	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Findlay sees average highs of 35.9°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation and 12.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Findlay, IL
Average High — January	35.9°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.5"
Annual Snowfall	12.9"

Demographics

Metric	Findlay, IL	National Avg
Population	697	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westervelt, IL 6 mi Shelbyville, IL 8 mi Bethany, IL 8 mi Sullivan, IL 9 mi Windsor, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Findlay

Findlay, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62534

Findlay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Findlay, IL affordable or expensive?

Findlay's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Findlay roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $82,900 and median rent is $822/month.

What is the crime rate in Findlay, IL?

Findlay's violent crime rate is 154.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 772.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Findlay?

Public schools in Findlay are operated by Okaw Valley CUSD 302. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Findlay, IL a good place to live?

Findlay, IL has a population of 697, a median household income of $54,205, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Findlay?

Findlay averages 35.9°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches with about 12.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Findlay?

Findlay, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62534.

What is the population of Findlay?

The population of Findlay, Illinois is 697 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Findlay?

Key numbers for living in Findlay: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $82,900, median household income $54,205, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Findlay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.