Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Bowling Green is a mid-size city in Ohio with a population of 30,051. Residents earn $46,719 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bowling Green receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bowling Green offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bowling Green is $46,719, 38% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bowling Green is $217,300, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $874 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bowling Green is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 121 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,982 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Bowling Green experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,719 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,874 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,088 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,132 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,473 |
| County GDP | $10,692M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 293 |
| Retail | 345 |
| Manufacturing | 171 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,555 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.02% |
| Commute Time | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $217,300 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $250,244 |
| Median List Price | $235,000 |
| Median List Price | $235,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $157 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.6% |
| Price Drops | 4.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $874 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $895 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 36.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,555 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.02% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 29.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,563/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Total Violent | 121.3/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 49.8/100K |
| Robbery | 31.1/100K |
| Assault | 40.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,981.7/100K |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 289.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,645.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 46.7/100K |
| Arson | 3.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (33.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3777°N, 83.6496°W |
| County FIPS | 39173 |
Winner: Republican by 10.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,299/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 345 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |