The Town FilesBowling Green, Ohio
City in Wood County · population 30,808 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $226,100
- Household income
- $45,154
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 23.5
Bowling Green is a city of 30,808 people in Wood County, Ohio. The median home is worth $226,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 96% of Ohio towns, hipper than 95% of Ohio towns.
How Bowling Green ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bowling Green is worth $226,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $45,154, which is more affordable than 1% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $897 a month. 34.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bowling Green | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $897 | $914 |
| Median household income | $45,154 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 34.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Bowling Green
| People | Bowling Green | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 17.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bowling Green
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bowling Green since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 8.2 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 41 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 24, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 9, 2000.
Severe weather in Wood County since 1996
Wood County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wood County
Wood County had 75,922 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,557 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Bowling Green itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Bowling Green
8 public schools with 3,407 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School | 9-12 | 799 | 15.4 |
| Bowling Green Middle School | 6-9 | 600 | 11.8 |
| Otsego High School | 9-12 | 493 | 19.7 |
| Conneaut Elementary School | K-5 | 416 | 16.0 |
| Otsego Junior High | 6-8 | 361 | 18.1 |
| Crim Elementary School | K-5 | 342 | 13.2 |
| Kenwood Elementary School | K-5 | 292 | 12.2 |
| Bowling Green Preschool | PK-PK | 104 | 20.8 |
Towns near Bowling Green
- Waterville, OH9.7 mi · 6,003 people · home $308,400
- Perrysburg, OH11.1 mi · 25,041 people · home $329,700
- Whitehouse, OH12.5 mi · 4,990 people · home $269,200
- Maumee, OH13.4 mi · 13,896 people · home $194,500
- North Baltimore, OH13.7 mi · 3,369 people · home $117,900
- Rossford, OH14.4 mi · 6,299 people · home $174,900
- Walbridge, OH16.7 mi · 3,011 people · home $137,600
- Northwood, OH18.2 mi · 5,160 people · home $183,100
Bowling Green questions
Is Bowling Green, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bowling Green scores better for retirees than 10% of Ohio towns and quieter than 5%. 10.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 23.5).
How much does a house cost in Bowling Green?
The median owner-occupied home in Bowling Green is valued at $226,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,154, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $897 a month.
What is the weather like in Bowling Green?
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 21.3 inches of snow.
Does Bowling Green get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bowling Green since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)