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Findlay, Ohio

Introduction to Findlay, Ohio

Findlay, Ohio, in Hancock county, is 43 miles S of Toledo, Ohio. The city has a population of 38,967.

Findlay History

Findlay derived its name from Fort Findlay. The fort was constructed in 1812 and was named after Col. James Findlay. Joseph Vance of Urbana, Elnathan Cory of New Carlisle and William Neill of Columbus visited Findlay on July 3, 1821 and established a settlement. In 1887, the area was incorporated as a city. Findlay flourished as the oil and natural gas production center during the 1880s.

Findlay and nearby Attractions

  • Riverside Park
  • Blue Rock Nature Preserve
  • Hancock Historical Museum
  • Litzenberg Memorial Woods
  • Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
  • Toledo Zoo

Things To Do In Findlay

There are several parks and playgrounds in the city of Findlay. These include Bernard Park, Douglas Park, Eagle Creek Park and Riverside Park. You can also visit the Oakwoods Nature Preserve. The Glass Heritage Gallery is nearby.

Findlay Transportation

Air transportation is available from Toledo Express Airport.

Findlay Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered by the University of Findlay, Ohio Northern University, Southern Ohio College and Bowling Green State University.

High Points

Findlay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Findlay Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Findlay Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Findlay Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Findlay Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Findlay, OH

Comparing Findlay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men68
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime32

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