Tipp City is a small city of 10,266 in Ohio, with a median household income of $74,178
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tipp City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tipp City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tipp City 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: 92.3
Tipp City's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tipp City costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tipp City, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$222,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$881
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,178
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tipp City's violent crime rate is 177.6 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
177.6 /100k
Property Crime
1129.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tipp City is served primarily by Tipp City Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tipp City, OH
National Avg
School District
Tipp City Exempted Village
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tipp City sees average highs of 37.1°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.7 inches of snow per year.
Tipp City's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tipp City roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $222,600 and median rent is $881/month.
Tipp City's violent crime rate is 177.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1129.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tipp City are operated by Tipp City Exempted Village.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tipp City, OH has a population of 10,266, a median household income of $74,178, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Tipp City averages 37.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches
with about 11.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tipp City, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45371.
The population of Tipp City, Ohio is 10,266 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tipp City: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $222,600, median household income $74,178, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tipp City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
