Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Northwood, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$864
Population
5,351
Renter Mix
19% Rent
A quiet reprieve in the wooded suburbs off Lake Erie
Rural
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Peaceful
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Parks
A quaint community in Wood County, Ohio, Northwood is located east of the Maumee River between Interstates 75 and 280. This city is a blend of industrial centers, commercial areas, spacious suburban neighborhoods, and open land. With its motto, “Where Opportunity Abounds,” Northwood is a welcoming, family-friendly part of Ohio just a few miles from Lake Erie.
Though this city is mostly rural, the Great Eastern Shopping Plaza sits in the center of town offering convenience stores, beauty shops, flea markets, grocers, casual dining options, and more. This safe, well-kept city offers affording rentals and a convenient location to call home. For more dining, shopping, and entertainment options, Northwood is just five miles from Toledo.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,692
Average: $90,456
Education
1,197
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,142
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Northwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Northwood, OH is $864 for one bedroom, $957 for two bedrooms, and $1,234 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northwood has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$864/month
569 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northwood, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
464 Students
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades 6-12
342 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
342 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Imagination Station of Toledo
- Toledo Zoo
- Jermain Park
- Jermain Meadow Nature Area
- Ottawa Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.