Population 34,524 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sylvania
Household size in Sylvania
| Period | Sylvania | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.39 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, Sylvania sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Toledo area, where it has 2.39 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Sylvania
| Period | Sylvania | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 37.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 39.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Sylvania is 42.5 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.4, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Sylvania
| Period | Sylvania | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 12.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Sylvania than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, 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 Sylvania
Renters in Sylvania
| Period | Sylvania | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 33.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 36.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sylvania is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 36.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, 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 Sylvania
| Period | Sylvania | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 10.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Sylvania than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Sylvania
| Period | Sylvania | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1965 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1965 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1967 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1969 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Sylvania are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Toledo area overall, where the median home dates to 1969. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 Sylvania
| Period | Sylvania | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $936 | $725 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $856 | $748 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,187 | $862 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,229 | $1,055 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$293 | +$330 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sylvania pays $1,229 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the wider Toledo area ($1,055). Rent has climbed $293 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Sylvania
Bachelor's degrees in Sylvania
| Period | Sylvania | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8% | 24.9% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.3% | 26.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.1% | 27.7% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.7% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +6.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Sylvania is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 Sylvania
| Period | Sylvania | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 88.8% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 89.6% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 90.5% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 92.3% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Sylvania: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 29 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people 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 Sylvania
| Period | Sylvania | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −5.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sylvania runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Sylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania | 2.59 | 42.5 | 8.9% | 19.4% | 6.1% | 1984 | $1,229 | 54.7% | 97.8% | 3.5% |
| Ottawa Lake | 2.58 | 49.7 | 7.9% | 15.6% | 6.0% | 1965 | $909 | 26.3% | 97.4% | 2.8% |
| Ottawa Hills | 2.76 | 41.7 | 9.3% | 12.2% | 6.0% | 1955 | $1,730 | 66.3% | 99.3% | 5.4% |
| Whiteford Center | 2.25 | 51.6 | 5.2% | 26.7% | 3.4% | 1964 | $863 | 25.4% | 97.5% | 5.6% |
| Richfield Center | 2.79 | 46.0 | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 1973 | $779 | 40.8% | 98.2% | 5.2% |
| Berkey | 2.56 | 47.7 | 2.1% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 1958 | $603 | 33.9% | 95.8% | 5.4% |
| Holland | 2.49 | 45.0 | 7.2% | 25.2% | 7.6% | 1987 | $947 | 36.1% | 94.0% | 3.2% |
| Lambertville | 2.55 | 48.0 | 6.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1982 | $1,273 | 29.1% | 95.5% | 2.1% |
| Toledo area | 2.39 | 39.9 | 12.9% | 36.3% | 8.8% | 1969 | $1,055 | 30.9% | 92.3% | 5.9% |
| Riga | 2.64 | 48.2 | 4.3% | 5.5% | 6.2% | 1948 | $1,017 | 28.5% | 96.6% | 1.3% |
| Temperance | 2.50 | 45.8 | 7.8% | 15.8% | 5.5% | 1982 | $1,140 | 28.5% | 92.6% | 4.7% |
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 Sylvania. 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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