Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (17) C-
Fort Findlay Coffee & Donut Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Amici
Coffee Shop
We Serve Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Baker's Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Cave
Coffee Shop
Jazzman's
Coffee Shop
Derricks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Northview Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Findlay High School Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Healing Grounds Cafe
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (36) A+
Band Shell
Theatre Arts
Pirates Cove
Attraction
The Jones Mansion
Museum
The Betty Brauneller Gospel Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Ali's Alley
Bowling Alley
The Senate
Nightclub
Unknown Name
Stadium
Donnell Theater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Marathon Center for the Preforming Arts
Theatre Arts
Fisher/Wall Gallery
Art Gallery
Findlay Art League
Theatre Arts
Hester Powell Grimm Theatre
Theatre Arts
Frank J. Egner Center for the Preforming Arts
Theatre Arts
DeHaven Feild
Stadium
Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Virginia B Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Brenner Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Mazza Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Fort Findlay Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Hancock Historical Museum
Museum
DeWald-Funke House
Museum
Hancock Historical Museum
Museum
Davis Homestead
Museum
Food and Drink (86) A+
Wendy's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Walnut Saloon
Bar
CRAFTed
Beverages
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Campus Pollyeyes
Bar
Nino's
Bar
Fern Cafe
Bar
Brew U Sports Pub
Bar
Tavern at the Inn
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
East of Chicago Pizza
Fast Food
Gathering Food & Spirits
Bar
Findlay Brewing Co.
Bar
The Jolly Dipper Ice Cream & Floats
Fast Food
Alexandria's
Bar
The Bourbon Affair
Alcohol
Vivir Modern Mexican
Bar
di Vine
Alcohol
Virtual Sports Lounge
Bar
Logans Irish Pub
Bar
Fitness (11) B
Parakeet Pilates
Gym
Flag City VFW Post 3003
Community Centre
Alumni Memorial Union
Community Centre
Center for Student Life
Community Centre
Blanchard Valley Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Gene Milioni Family Center
Community Centre
The Cube Sports Complex
Community Centre
Groceries (19) A+
Jin & Dave's Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
B&T Asian Market
Grocery Store
Bread Kneads Bakery and Deli
Bakery
The Baking Company
Bakery
Apple A Day
Grocery Store
Findlay's Finest Foods
Bakery
Jen's Buggy Whip
Bakery
Cakes For Heaven's Sakes
Bakery
Great Scot
Grocery Store
Miller's Meat
Butcher
Brinkman's Country Corner
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Health Yourself
Grocery Store
Great Scot
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (108) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Centennial Park
Park
Riverside Pool - Kids Water Park
Playground
Riverside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Anchor Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Civitan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bernard Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Gateway Plaza
Park
Hancock County War Memorial
Park
Hancock Park District Visitor Center
Park
Old Mill Stream Memorial Park
Park
Dorney Plaza
Park
Shops (184) A+
Juju Beadz
Fashion
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Shawnee Optical
Optician
Jeweler's Workbench
Fashion
The Christian Book and Gift Store
Books
Phoenix Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Servex Center
Mall
Carriage House Plaza
Mall
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Lawft
Clothing
T-Mobile
Electronics
Old Glory Center
Mall
Dietsch's
Gift Shop
Circle K
Convenience Store
Salvation Army
Discount Store
A-Style A-Head Salon & Spa
Beauty
The Best Little Hair House
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Don's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Thunderbird Drive-Thru
Convenience Store
Encore Furniture
Furniture
Red Alert IT Services
Electronics
Georgia Connection
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Findlay.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Findlay is 93/100 - which is 2% higher than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime B+

Findlay crime rates are 1,948 per 100k, which is 6% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
1,773 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
176 crimes per 100k
A
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employment D+

The median income in Findlay is $48,547 - which is 4% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$48,547
F
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (72)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Findlay Laser & Vein Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Office of the Hancock County Sheriff
Police
Unknown Name
Police
Anderson Family Dentist
Dentist
Findlay City Police Department
Police
Back to Health Chiropractic Center
Clinic
Precise Audiology
Doctor
A Renewed Mind Behavioral Health
Clinic
Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
Doctor
Doctor Frank R and Mary Jane Cosiano Health Center
Doctor
Blanchard Valley Chiropractic
Clinic
Health Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Risner Spinal Center
Doctor
Unknown Name
Fire Station
General Dentistry
Dentist
Dr. Thomas Mitchell, D.D.S.
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio
Clinic
HANCO EMS Station 2
Ambulance Station
ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio
Clinic
Simpson Chiropractic Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Findlay home prices are $140,600 - which is 7% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$140,600
D
Home Appreciation Rate
12%
A-
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools B-

The Findlay graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
62%
C
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (14) F
Whittier Elementary School
Jacobs Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Glenwood Middle School
Wilson Vance Elementary School
Donnell Middle School
Findlay Learning Center
Millstream Career Center
Northview Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Bigelow Hill Elementary School
Chamberlin Hill Elementary School
Liberty-Benton Elementary School
Liberty-Benton Middle School
High Schools (4) F
Findlay Learning Center
Findlay Digital Academy
Findlay High School
Liberty-Benton High School
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ratings C

Findlay has an overall rating of 63% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes
D
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Decent city in the middle of a sketchier part of the Midwest. 4 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 22, 2021) I currently live in McComb and commute to Findlay for work.

The dining is actually pretty good surprisingly. They have many great restaurants owned by different people and dietches, Wilson’s and jack and do’s is especially a treat. The city has a strong and robust economy du
...Read More e to marathon and cooper tire, The city tends to lean conservative which I don’t mind, everyone should practice their own beliefs after all. It’s a good place to raise a family. It’s quiet and has 2 great parks nearby and outdoor stuff. It’s also near Toledo, Ft Wayne, Columbus, Dayton and Detroit so you will always be able to drive to find something to do. You can also stop in Lima. Which, admittedly is a dump but they have a decent mall and a space museum nearby.


This place is a great place to raise a family though. It’s safe
The attractions are what you would expect from a smaller city. A mall, Chain stores, A pool, A few parks, A few golf courses etc… There is nothing really special in Findlay compared to other cities. But for some, that’s a good thing. As this tends to mean there is less crime and other issues.

Findlay has a few problems though. Issues with drugs and it had a history of being a sundown town over the years. But it’s a good place to raise a family and for a relaxed life. (But not in total isolation from everything either) Read Less
Horrible, racist and conservative town. 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 15, 2021) Findlay Ohio is a town full of rich rednecks who only care about themselves. Housing prices are expensive. Findlay has nothing to do and is mostly closed minded racist conservatives. Which I dislike. The town has nothing to do and public transport is terrible in this town. On the ...Read More positive side. The crime rate is very low. It exist. But it’s low. And it’s not a terrible place to raise a family but if you’re a young adult like Me. Downtown is fine but is bland. Dining options are mostly chains and fast food. And all the shopping is in one of their TWO Walmart’s. It’s not a very good place if your a young adult like me. Currently live in Cleveland. #Cleveland4Life Read Less
Great place to live 5 rating By lwyden ( Dec 29, 2016) We moved here in May 2016. Wealthy community, that is headquarters to Marathon Oil, Cooper Tire, Blanchard Valley Medical System. Good restaurants, great residents. Very low crime. Only 90 miles from Detroit, Columbus, and Cleveland. Well outside of the lake effect snow belt. War ...Read More mer and less snowy environment. Very nice place to live for couples, families and retirees. Love it!!!!! Read Less
Findlay, Ohio: A Perfect Community for a Family 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 18, 2015) I am a current resident of Cleveland Ohio, however my place of choice to live in would have to be Findlay, Ohio. What made me love Findlay was the weather. Although with the cold air that we receive from fall to late spring, this is no problem for a strong heater as well as some ...Read More electric blankets. Fall is the best time to reside here because of the changing leaves. The best part of this town is the community. There is so much to do here and there are so many shops to visit. I visit them everyday on my way to walking the kids to school. The best aspects about my cozy neighborhood are the available amenities as well as the cost of living here. A few not so great aspects of my community is the crime rate as well as the weather.

In Findlay there were so many shopping opportunities. I don't mean commercial shopping, I mean browsing the boutiques or making a trip to the local coffee shop or the farmer's market. My favorite item to purchase at the local market was sweet corn that would be at its absolute best in June. In addition to the community, the cost of living here is also inexpensive. Prices for groceries, health care, as well as the utilities were generally inexpensive.

Though there were many great aspects of this little community, the crime as well as the weather could be a little bit off putting. I will not lie, the crime rate is high. If you ever plan of moving here, I would suggest an alarm system and to never leave valuables in your care. The weather, in addition to the crime can prevent people from moving here. The weather here is quite cold and can be below 0 at certain times in the winter. Read Less
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Great place to live 5 rating By lwyden ( Dec 29, 2016) We moved here in May 2016. Wealthy community, that is headquarters to Marathon Oil, Cooper Tire, Blanchard Valley Medical System. Good restaurants, great residents. Very low crime. Only 90 miles from Detroit, Columbus, and Cleveland. Well outside of the lake effect snow belt. War ...Read More mer and less snowy environment. Very nice place to live for couples, families and retirees. Love it!!!!! Read Less
Findlay, Ohio: A Perfect Community for a Family 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 18, 2015) I am a current resident of Cleveland Ohio, however my place of choice to live in would have to be Findlay, Ohio. What made me love Findlay was the weather. Although with the cold air that we receive from fall to late spring, this is no problem for a strong heater as well as some ...Read More electric blankets. Fall is the best time to reside here because of the changing leaves. The best part of this town is the community. There is so much to do here and there are so many shops to visit. I visit them everyday on my way to walking the kids to school. The best aspects about my cozy neighborhood are the available amenities as well as the cost of living here. A few not so great aspects of my community is the crime rate as well as the weather.

In Findlay there were so many shopping opportunities. I don't mean commercial shopping, I mean browsing the boutiques or making a trip to the local coffee shop or the farmer's market. My favorite item to purchase at the local market was sweet corn that would be at its absolute best in June. In addition to the community, the cost of living here is also inexpensive. Prices for groceries, health care, as well as the utilities were generally inexpensive.

Though there were many great aspects of this little community, the crime as well as the weather could be a little bit off putting. I will not lie, the crime rate is high. If you ever plan of moving here, I would suggest an alarm system and to never leave valuables in your care. The weather, in addition to the crime can prevent people from moving here. The weather here is quite cold and can be below 0 at certain times in the winter. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Findlay? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Centennial Park
      Riverside Pool - Kids Water Park
      Riverside Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Band Shell
      Pirates Cove
      The Jones Mansion
      The Betty Brauneller Gospel Pavilion
      Ali's Alley
      The Senate
      Unknown Name
      Donnell Theater

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Unknown Name
      Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
      Papa John's
      Walnut Saloon
      CRAFTed
      Taco Bell
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Findlay? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Findlay.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Findlay a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Blanchard Valley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Scarbrough's Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Kroger Phramacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Great Scot
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Doctor Frank R and Mary Jane Cosiano Health Center
      W Wise
      AmeriCare Home Health Care
      Findlay Family Practice
      Century Health North Campus
      Precise Audiology
      Simpson Chiropractic Center
      Findlay Endodontic Associates