RANK #214 / 996 · POP 55,062 · OH
PROJECTED GROWTH: +2.0%
Tiffin, the county seat, anchors Seneca County, Ohio, a region known for its agricultural heritage and small-town character. Located in northwestern Ohio, Tiffin sits along the Sandusky River, roughly an hour's drive southeast of Toledo. The community offers a blend of historical sites, such as the Seneca County Museum, and educational institutions like Heidelberg University and Tiffin University. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore 12 parks with 25 miles of trails and over 900 acres of wilderness, including areas along the Sandusky River with ravines and diverse forests. Commute options within the county are primarily by car, though North Central Area Transit provides door-to-door service for local and out-of-county trips.
Life in Seneca County offers a community-oriented lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to national averages. The public school districts in the county are generally well-regarded. The economy is driven by a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Recent economic developments include investments in manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors, contributing to job creation and economic growth. These efforts aim to attract and retain residents, including families and workers, by addressing needs such as housing availability.
Contracting economy
Harsh climate or flat terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 3.4x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
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Manufacturing & Logistics Expansions (Various Companies)
American Plastics, National Machinery, Webster Industries, Frankart Electric, Kuzma Industries, Mennel Milling, National Spinning Co., POET Biorefining – Fostoria, Premier Industrial Machine, Carolina Nonwovens, Church & Dwight, Schreiner Manufacturing
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$110M | Operating |
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Amsden - Fremont Center 69 kV Battery Project
Undisclosed (PJM Interconnection Queue)
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$105M | Planned |
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Bascom 69 kV Solar Project
Undisclosed (PJM Interconnection Queue)
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$50M | Planned |
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Republic-Tiffin Area Improvements (Transmission Line)
AEP Ohio
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$50M | Under Construction |
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Affordable Homeownership Program (Tiffin & Fostoria)
Seneca County Collaborative, Seneca County Land Bank
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$50M | Under Construction |
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CR34/CR38 Roadway Safety and Pavement Marking Upgrades
Seneca County Engineer's Office
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Seneca County has a Boom Town Index score of 79/100, ranking #214 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -0.2% and a median household income of $62,476, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Seneca County is $128,100 with median rent at $789/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.4877, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.2% year-over-year. Job growth: -0.2%. Home values changed +3.6% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.3% of Seneca County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.