Northwood, OH

Northwood, Ohio

Introduction to Northwood, Ohio

Northwood, Ohio, in Wood county, is 5 miles SE of Toledo, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Toledo metropolitan area. Northwood has a population of approximately 5,471.

Northwood History

The community of Northwood, which was officially established on April 18th, 1874, was initially known as "Ross Township". In its early days, the community was comprised primarily of farms, gardens, and orchards. Edward Ford's glass factory was built in 1898, which eventually led to Rossford village's incorporation in 1939. At that time, the village was a part of the Ross Township, however following the village's incorporation, Ross Township was divided, and ultimately ceased to exist. On December 1, 1962, the area was incorporated as the city of Northwood. It was named because of its location in the northern part of Wood County.

Northwood and Nearby Attractions

• Fallen Timbers
• Toledo Museum of Art
• Fort Meigs
• Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge
• Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
• Maumee Bay State Park

Things To Do In Northwood

The Toledo Museum of Art features a permanent collection, as well as several special collections. It also offers classes on drawing, painting, glass blowing, and ceramics. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, the former home of the President, now houses a museum and a library. Fallen Timbers, the site of the 1794 battle which resulted in the victory of Major General Anthony Wayne's forces, is a place of historic interest near Northwood. Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge is a 2,445-acre habitat for migrating waterfowl and various other water and marsh birds. Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, Crane Creek State Park, Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, and Toledo Zoo are among the other popular attractions in the area.

Northwood Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Northwood Higher Education

Nearby colleges include the Bowling Green State University, Owens Community College, Terra State Community College, and University of Toledo.

Comparative Profile of Northwood, OH

Comparing Northwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Northwood Almanac

Northwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Northwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Northwood High Schools (2004)

NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
700 LEMOYNE RD
419-691-4651
Serves 303 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Northwood Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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