Population 5,066 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ottawa Hills
Household size in Ottawa Hills
| Period | Ottawa Hills | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.39 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Ottawa Hills holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.64, even as the national average fell. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ottawa Hills
| Period | Ottawa Hills | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 37.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 39.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Ottawa Hills is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 43.3, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ottawa Hills
| Period | Ottawa Hills | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 12.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 13.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Ottawa Hills (9.3%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ottawa Hills
Renters in Ottawa Hills
| Period | Ottawa Hills | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 33.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 36.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 36.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ottawa Hills is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ottawa Hills
| Period | Ottawa Hills | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 10.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Ottawa Hills: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 7.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ottawa Hills
| Period | Ottawa Hills | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1965 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1965 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1967 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1969 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Ottawa Hills is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ottawa Hills
| Period | Ottawa Hills | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $905 | $725 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $971 | $748 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,287 | $862 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,730 | $1,055 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$825 | +$330 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ottawa Hills costs $1,730 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $825 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 19.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ottawa Hills
Bachelor's degrees in Ottawa Hills
| Period | Ottawa Hills | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.3% | 24.9% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 73.7% | 26.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.8% | 27.7% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.3% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +6.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Ottawa Hills: 66.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 4.0 points, even as the national share rose. Only 16 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ottawa Hills
| Period | Ottawa Hills | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 88.8% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 89.6% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 90.5% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.3% | 92.3% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Ottawa Hills: 99.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ottawa Hills
| Period | Ottawa Hills | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −5.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Ottawa Hills is the same as the national rate. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.4 points, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ottawa Hills compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Hills | 2.76 | 41.7 | 9.3% | 12.2% | 6.0% | 1955 | $1,730 | 66.3% | 99.3% | 5.4% |
| Toledo area | 2.39 | 39.9 | 12.9% | 36.3% | 8.8% | 1969 | $1,055 | 30.9% | 92.3% | 5.9% |
| Sylvania | 2.59 | 42.5 | 8.9% | 19.4% | 6.1% | 1984 | $1,229 | 54.7% | 97.8% | 3.5% |
| Holland | 2.49 | 45.0 | 7.2% | 25.2% | 7.6% | 1987 | $947 | 36.1% | 94.0% | 3.2% |
| Rossford | 2.39 | 44.6 | 7.5% | 30.0% | 6.6% | 1964 | $1,075 | 34.3% | 95.2% | 4.8% |
| Lambertville | 2.55 | 48.0 | 6.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1982 | $1,273 | 29.1% | 95.5% | 2.1% |
| Whiteford Center | 2.25 | 51.6 | 5.2% | 26.7% | 3.4% | 1964 | $863 | 25.4% | 97.5% | 5.6% |
| Maumee | 2.42 | 43.8 | 7.1% | 29.8% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,262 | 43.9% | 97.4% | 4.8% |
| Ottawa Lake | 2.58 | 49.7 | 7.9% | 15.6% | 6.0% | 1965 | $909 | 26.3% | 97.4% | 2.8% |
| Temperance | 2.50 | 45.8 | 7.8% | 15.8% | 5.5% | 1982 | $1,140 | 28.5% | 92.6% | 4.7% |
| Richfield Center | 2.79 | 46.0 | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 1973 | $779 | 40.8% | 98.2% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ottawa Hills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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