The Town FilesToledo, Ohio
City in Lucas County · population 270,871 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $114,500
- Household income
- $49,724
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 35.8
Toledo is a city of 270,871 people in Lucas County, Ohio. The median home is worth $114,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 94% of Ohio towns, hipper than 88% of Ohio towns.
How Toledo 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 Toledo is worth $114,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $49,724, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $901 a month. 53.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Toledo | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $901 | $914 |
| Median household income | $49,724 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 53.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Toledo
| People | Toledo | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Toledo
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 32.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Toledo since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on June 5, 2010 about 8.1 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 29 deaths and 292 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 15, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 96 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Lucas County since 1996
Lucas County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| 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 |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Lucas County
Lucas County had 194,869 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,231 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Toledo itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Toledo
97 public schools with 37,356 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmer High School | 9-12 | 2,229 | 20.4 |
| Start High School | 9-12 | 1,111 | 12.6 |
| Waite High School | 9-12 | 939 | 13.0 |
| Bowsher High School | 9-12 | 813 | 14.8 |
| Jesup W. Scott High School | 9-12 | 765 | 15.3 |
| Toledo School For The Arts (charter) | 6-12 | 745 | 13.5 |
| Rogers High School | 9-12 | 721 | 15.3 |
| Silver Creek Elementary School | K-6 | 672 | 21.7 |
| Shoreland Elementary School | K-6 | 617 | 21.3 |
| Bennett Venture Academy (charter) | K-8 | 604 | 13.4 |
| Woodward High School | 8-12 | 595 | 12.4 |
| Northwest Ohio Classical Academy (charter) | K-12 | 573 | 57.3 |
Towns near Toledo
- Ottawa Hills, OH3.0 mi · 4,790 people · home $314,900
- Lambertville, MI6.0 mi · 10,433 people · home $256,400
- Rossford, OH6.0 mi · 6,299 people · home $174,900
- Northwood, OH6.3 mi · 5,160 people · home $183,100
- Temperance, MI7.2 mi · 9,188 people · home $250,100
- Walbridge, OH7.3 mi · 3,011 people · home $137,600
- Sylvania, OH7.4 mi · 19,011 people · home $249,200
- Oregon, OH7.4 mi · 19,950 people · home $204,600
Toledo questions
Is Toledo, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Toledo scores better for retirees than 3% of Ohio towns and quieter than 5%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Toledo?
The median owner-occupied home in Toledo is valued at $114,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,724, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $901 a month.
What is the weather like in Toledo?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.4 inches of precipitation a year and 34.0 inches of snow.
Does Toledo get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Toledo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on June 5, 2010. 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)