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Sylvania, OH

Sylvania, OH.

Population: 33,286 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sylvania, OH is $324,546 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,993/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$324,546

Typical home value

+3.3%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$324,546
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+27.3%
10-year appreciation
+76.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$324,546
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$360,000
Median list price
$349,000
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+10.8%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
173
For-sale inventory
118
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
132
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
60

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,993/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$822/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$875/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,145/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,461/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
Schools include
Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School, Central Trail Elementary School, Highland Elementary School, Hill View Elementary School, Maplewood Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
35
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.0 in
Annual snowfall
20.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
183
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,916
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,419

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (24 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Kellers Strip (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ASSURANCE HEALTH TOLEDO LLC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-644 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
33.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.1%
Median annual property tax
$5,704
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
88.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
167,792
Average weekly wage
$1,221
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
273

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SylvaniaState medianUS median
Typical home value$324,546$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$360,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market39 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,993/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,704$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sylvania, OH?
$324,546.
What is the median sale price in Sylvania, OH?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sylvania, OH?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Sylvania, OH?
Typical rent: $1,993/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sylvania, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Sylvania, OH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sylvania, OH. 35 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Sylvania, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sylvania, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sylvania, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sylvania, OH?
11 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sylvania, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sylvania, OH?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sylvania, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Sylvania

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