The Town FilesMidvale, Ohio
Village in Tuscarawas County · population 673 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,500
- Household income
- $70,694
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 33.5
Midvale is a village of 673 people in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The median home is worth $112,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Ohio towns, better transit than 82% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 78% of Ohio towns.
How Midvale ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Midvale is worth $112,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $70,694, which is more affordable than 97% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $908 a month. 79.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midvale | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $908 | $914 |
| Median household income | $70,694 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 79.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Midvale
| People | Midvale | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 1.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Midvale
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 42.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midvale since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 12, 2003 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 26, 2026.
Severe weather in Tuscarawas County since 1996
Tuscarawas County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County had 37,426 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,893 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Midvale itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Midvale
1 public school with 413 students, about 20.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midvale Elementary School | K-5 | 413 | 20.7 |
Towns near Midvale
- Uhrichsville, OH2.5 mi · 5,272 people · home $117,400
- Tuscarawas, OH3.3 mi · 1,035 people · home $158,200
- Dennison, OH3.5 mi · 2,709 people · home $102,700
- New Philadelphia, OH5.1 mi · 17,677 people · home $169,500
- Gnadenhutten, OH6.1 mi · 1,240 people · home $117,900
- Dover, OH8.7 mi · 13,112 people · home $193,700
- Port Washington, OH10.9 mi · 548 people · home $123,500
- Mineral City, OH11.5 mi · 652 people · home $94,400
Midvale questions
Is Midvale, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midvale scores better for retirees than 18% of Ohio towns and quieter than 77%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.5).
How much does a house cost in Midvale?
The median owner-occupied home in Midvale is valued at $112,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,694, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $908 a month.
What is the weather like in Midvale?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.4 inches of precipitation a year and 25.8 inches of snow.
Does Midvale get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midvale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 12, 2003. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)