The Town FilesSuffield, Ohio
Community in Portage County · population 949 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $215,600
- Household income
- $61,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 39.9
Suffield is a community of 949 people in Portage County, Ohio. The median home is worth $215,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 96% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 88% of Ohio towns.
How Suffield 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 Suffield is worth $215,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $61,667, which is more affordable than 12% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,077 a month. 70.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Suffield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,077 | $914 |
| Median household income | $61,667 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 70.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Suffield
| People | Suffield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Suffield
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 21.0°F. About 32.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Suffield since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 1992 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 11, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 84 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 4, 2012.
Severe weather in Portage County since 1996
Portage County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Portage County
Portage County had 56,561 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,670 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Suffield itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Suffield
- Hartville, OH3.7 mi · 3,329 people · home $266,900
- Mogadore, OH4.5 mi · 3,811 people · home $181,900
- Lakemore, OH4.5 mi · 2,926 people · home $158,400
- Uniontown, OH5.1 mi · 7,173 people · home $257,500
- Sawyerwood, OH5.5 mi · 1,382 people · home $134,000
- Brimfield, OH5.6 mi · 3,365 people · home $200,100
- Greentown, OH6.9 mi · 3,382 people · home $336,500
- Tallmadge, OH7.8 mi · 18,394 people · home $232,500
Suffield questions
Is Suffield, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Suffield scores better for retirees than 88% of Ohio towns and quieter than 96%. 35.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Suffield?
The median owner-occupied home in Suffield is valued at $215,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,667, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,077 a month.
What is the weather like in Suffield?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 21.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.5 inches of precipitation a year and 47.2 inches of snow.
Does Suffield get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Suffield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 1992. 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)