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Perrysburg.
About
Life in Perrysburg
If you're considering Perrysburg, you're looking at a stable, educated suburb with good bones but without the flash of a destination town. The schools are solid—51% of residents over 25 had bachelor's degrees back in 2016, and that number has climbed to 57.6%, which means you're in a community that values education. Median household income sits at $111,643, and homes around $329,700 are reasonable for the Midwest, though you should expect a median rent of $1,198 if you're leasing.
Perrysburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
6.4%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Perrysburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Perrysburg, the largest foreign-born group is from India (22.2%), and 2.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
26.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.0%
of households
Married Couples
52.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Perrysburg
In Perrysburg, rent runs 16% above the OH average, and home values are 53% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,055
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $335,378 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Perrysburg
Unemployment in Perrysburg is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Perrysburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.9 min avg
How Perrysburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Perrysburg, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
Regional airport · few flights67k passengers boarded in 2025
- 47 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 94% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Perrysburg runs 94% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
19.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
394
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Perrysburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
65.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wood County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wood County, which includes Perrysburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Ice Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,200 |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $368,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wood County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wood County, which includes Perrysburg, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Wood County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Perrysburg has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.0"
Annual Snowfall
37.4"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 20°F | 1.79" |
| Feb | 36°F | 22°F | 1.75" |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.31" |
| Apr | 60°F | 40°F | 3.26" |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 3.50" |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 3.24" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 3.24" |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.49" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.06" |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 2.36" |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 2.27" |
| Dec | 38°F | 26°F | 2.09" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Perrysburg
Uninsured
2.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Perrysburg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Arrowhead Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 4.3 mi away · Maumee
University of Toledo Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Toledo
Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Toledo
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Perrysburg
Perrysburg's student/teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Perrysburg (within 15 miles)
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
11.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,812 students · in-state tuition $14,892 · 66% graduate · median earnings $52,269 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,770 students · in-state tuition $13,122 · 55% graduate · median earnings $55,537 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 939 students · in-state tuition $19,702 · 66% graduate · median earnings $70,306 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 395 students · in-state tuition $14,369 · 65% graduate · median earnings $55,997 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Perrysburg
Perrysburg has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
29 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
44 mi awayPublic Libraries in Perrysburg
Way Public Library
101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg
Cities Near Perrysburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Perrysburg FAQ
Is Perrysburg, Ohio affordable?⌄
Perrysburg's median rent is $1,198/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $111,643/year. Median home value is $329,700.
Is Perrysburg, Ohio safe?⌄
Perrysburg's violent crime rate was 20 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 394 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Perrysburg, Ohio?⌄
Perrysburg has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Perrysburg, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Perrysburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,198/month and median household income is $111,643/year. The median home value is $329,700. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Perrysburg, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Perrysburg is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from