At a Glance
Median Income
$47,532
$27,407 per capita
Home Value
$107,000
Zillow: $126,270
Median Rent
$880/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
952/100K
3,462/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
261 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Toledo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 5.2% (44% 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 $126,270. 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 952 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 151% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,462/100K. The murder rate is 12.4/100K.
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 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population268,461
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density3,335/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,532
Per Capita$27,407
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$880
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$126,270
Housing Units133,113
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent952/100K
Property3,462/100K
Murder12.4/100K
Assault625/100K
Burglary864/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband85.7%
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.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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