Bowling Green, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Toledo, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.2

C+

out of 100

Overview

Bowling Green is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 30,384, part of the Toledo, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $269,081. Median household income is $41,346.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 30,384 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $269,081 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $41,346 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.2 minutes
  • Part of the Toledo, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

30,384

Source: Census ACS

$269,081

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$41,346

Source: Census ACS

18.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

43

Source: Walk Score

94 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Wood County (county-level results)

44%
55%
Democrat 30,016
Republican 36,877
Leans R+10.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 76.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 42.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 78.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 43/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 40.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77.2

Location

Bowling Green, OH (41.3815, -83.6507)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.