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Northwood, OH


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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 contains a population of approximately 5,471.

The People and Families of Northwood

In Northwood, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Northwood had a median family income of $55,642.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Northwood favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Northwood Housing

Northwood has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 87% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Northwood, 98% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Northwood do a lot of driving.

Comparative Profile of Northwood, OH

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime11

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