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Sylvania.
About
Life in Sylvania
If you're considering a move to Sylvania, understand that you're looking at a mature suburb about 10 miles northwest of Toledo with real stability and a genuinely strong cost-of-living picture. The median household income here sits at about $100,000, and you can still find homes with a median value around $249,200—that's genuinely affordable for a well-established community where over half the population holds a college degree. The rental market is equally reasonable at roughly $1,000 a month, which matters if you're not ready to buy.
Sylvania at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Sylvania: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sylvania, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (15.9%), and 3.0% of residents speak Arabic at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
20.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
52.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
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 about average for OH
Rent, home values, and income in Sylvania
In Sylvania, home values are 16% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,856
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $321,633 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Sylvania
Unemployment in Lucas County, which includes Sylvania, is 1.4 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Sylvania: Lucas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lucas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Sylvania is about 4% of Lucas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Sylvania Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.9 min avg
How Sylvania residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sylvania, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 76% 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
- 39 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 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sylvania runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
78.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
632.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sylvania Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 3 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lucas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lucas County, which includes Sylvania, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 3 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $170,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $311,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Lakeshore Flood | $250,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15.8M |
| 2018 | 6 | Hail | $159,000 |
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
Lucas County, county-wide
Sylvania is about 4% of Lucas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lucas County, which includes Sylvania, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
173
per year
Moderate Days
183
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Lucas County, county-wide
Sylvania is about 4% of Lucas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sylvania has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.5"
Annual Snowfall
37.4"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 20°F | 2.37" |
| Feb | 38°F | 22°F | 2.28" |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 2.61" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.45" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.82" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 3.45" |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.27" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.15" |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 2.93" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.59" |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 2.65" |
| Dec | 39°F | 26°F | 2.44" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sylvania
Sylvania has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
Assurance Health Toledo Llc
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Promedica Toledo Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Toledo
University of Toledo Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Toledo
Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 8.4 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.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sylvania
Sylvania's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 51.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sylvania (within 15 miles)
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, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sylvania
Sylvania has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
22 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sylvania
King Road Branch
3900 King Road, Toledo
Sylvania Branch
6749 Monroe St, Sylvania
Cities Near Sylvania
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sylvania?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sylvania FAQ
Is Sylvania, Ohio affordable?⌄
Sylvania's median rent is $1,072/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $100,189/year. Median home value is $249,200.
Is Sylvania, Ohio safe?⌄
Sylvania's violent crime rate was 79 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 633 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sylvania, Ohio?⌄
Lucas County, which includes Sylvania, has an unemployment rate of 6.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sylvania, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Sylvania is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,072/month and median household income is $100,189/year. The median home value is $249,200. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sylvania, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Sylvania is 22 minutes, which is about 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