Bluffton

Situated right on Interstate 75, Bluffton is a bedroom community for the bigger cities of Lima and Findlay. The real estate market in Bluffton offers a diverse range of housing options to suit different lifestyles and preferences. Prospective homebuyers can explore the architectural character of Main Street’s historic homes, the contemporary design of spacious homes in Hunter’s Run, the modern convenience of residential duplexes of Chestnut Lane, or even build the home of their dreams in the new Parkview subdivision.

Families with children will also appreciate the educational opportunities available in Bluffton. Bluffton Exempted Village Schools are the top-ranked district in Allen County and 41st (out of over 600) in the entire state of Ohio. In 2018, Bluffton Elementary was a recipient of the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. Bluffton is also home to Bluffton University, a four-year liberal arts university.

Downtown Bluffton is like your own little slice of Americana. A Tree City USA community, Bluffton is known for its beautiful flowers that are in bloom each summer. Say hello to your neighbor as you run into them at Shirley’s Popcorn, the bank, pharmacy, post office, coffee shop, wine bar, hardware store, or one of the numerous restaurants all located on Main Street. Every Saturday from May through September, residents can purchase fresh produce and crafts at the one of Northwest Ohio’s largest farmer’s markets. If you can’t find what youre looking for there, head just north of town to Suter Farms, where you can pick your own apples, strawberries, pumpkins, and the best sweet corn you’ll ever taste. Each December, Bluffton celebrates the Blaze of Lights. During the Christmas season, the downtown area is lit up with Christmas lights and visitors walk around to the sounds of Christmas music playing outdoors.

Residents can enjoy activities such as walking, biking, fishing, swimming and other activities at the several parks – all of which are connected to one another via the Bluffton Pathway. If you just want to spend some quiet time in nature, check out the Bluffton University Nature Preserve and walk across the famous Swinging Bridge.

One interesting claim to fame is that notorious bank robber John Dillinger robbed the Bluffton Bank (now known as Citizens National Bank of Bluffton) in 1933. His gang then helped him escape the Allen County Jail, killing the County Sheriff in the process and earning the fugitive Dillinger the title of “most wanted” by the FBI.

If you are moving to the region to work at one of the major employers in Lima or Findlay, or even if you are a lifelong resident of the area but want to live in a quiet but bustling hometown, you cannot go wrong with Bluffton. You won’t find a better community to live or raise a family anywhere!