Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
23%
Sylvania
Sylvania, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$958
Population
17,663
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Relish the Tree City’s small-town atmosphere
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Convenient
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Riverside
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Affordable
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Vibrant
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Located on the Ohio-Michigan border, Sylvania is a vibrant suburb just ten miles northwest of Toledo. Known as “the City of Trees,” Sylvania is filled with lush, tree-lined streets in addition to numerous parks and golf courses. The vast Wildwood Preserve Metropark also neighbors Sylvania, offering plenty of recreational areas as well as historical tours and cultural programs.
Sylvania is home to a close-knit community bonded by a broad range of local events such as the Sylvania Fall Festival, Star Spangled Celebration, and the Maple and Main Art and Music Festival. Downtown Sylvania also brings the community together, boasting rows of boutiques, specialty shops, restaurants, cafes, and small businesses in historic buildings. Convenient access to U.S. 23, I-475, TARTA, and Toledo Express Airport allows for simple commutes and travels from Sylvania.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,552
Average: $119,800
Education
6,950
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,054
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sylvania has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sylvania, OH is $959 for one bedroom, $1,369 for two bedrooms, and $1,951 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sylvania has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$959/month
669 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sylvania, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
549 Students
Public
Grades K-5
619 Students
Public
Grades K-5
665 Students
Public
Grades K-5
415 Students
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
614 Students
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
587 Students
Sylvania Arbor Hills Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
568 Students
Sylvania Northview High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,282 Students
Sylvania Southview High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,145 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- R. A. Stranahan Arboretum
- Toledo Botanical Garden
- Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory
- Ottawa Park
- Jermain Meadow Nature Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 February 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.