Toledo, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lucas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
268,461 Population 3,335/sq mi density
$47,532 Median Income $27,407 per capita
$107,000 Home Value $133,536 Zillow
$880 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
1,057 Violent Crime/100K 2,832 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$47,532 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,000 home value, $880/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,057 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Toledo, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,532
37% below
$27,407 per capita
Home Value
$107,000
62% below
Zillow: $133,536
Median Rent
$880/mo
24% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,057/100K
178% above
2,832/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Toledo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Toledo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
38%
Rent
76%
Poverty
154%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Toledo a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Toledo residents earn a median household income of $47,532 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,407. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Toledo is $107,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,536. Median rent is $880/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Toledo reports 1,057 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 178% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,832/100K. The murder rate is 12.1/100K.

Education

21.0% of adults in Toledo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Toledo has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population268,461
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density3,335/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,532
Per Capita$27,407
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$880
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$133,536
Housing Units133,113
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent1,057/100K
Property2,832/100K
Murder12.1/100K
Assault832/100K
Burglary491/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,817/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation607 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries21

Did You Know?

Toledo was founded in 1833.
The median home in Toledo was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.