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Sylvania, Ohio

Introduction to Sylvania, Ohio

Sylvania, Ohio, in Lucas county, is 9 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Toledo metropolitan area. Sylvania contains a population of approximately 18,670.

Sylvania History

In 1832, General David White acquired a significant tract of land in the eastern part of what later became known as Sylvania. Initially, there was a conflict between him and Judge William Wilson regarding the name. White wanted to call the place “Whiteford” but Wilson preferred the name “Sylvania” which is the Latin for "woods or trees". On July 13, 1836, the place was officially named Sylvania. The city is now a middle-class suburb of Toledo.

Sylvania and nearby Attractions

  • Assisi Hall
  • Alverno Studio
  • Highland Meadows Golf Course
  • King Of Glory Church
  • Tenmile Creek
  • Molander Park

Things To Do In Sylvania

The city of Sylvania has a number of memorial halls. Among these are the Saint Clare Hall, Carmel Hall, Lourdes Hall, Maria Hall, Assisi Hall, as well as the Rosary Care Center, Sophia Counseling Center, and Franciscan Center. There are also a number of churches and cemeteries dotting the streets of the city. The Tenmile Creek in Sylvania offers provisions for fishing. The city also offers a number of amusement parks like the Champion Amusements and the Molander Park that provide recreational opportunities for adults and kids. Golf can be played at the Highland Meadows Golf Course. There are a number of shopping complexes in the cityas well.

Sylvania Transportation

Air transportation is provided by the Toledo Express Airport.

Sylvania Higher Education

Residents of Sylvania can attend the Lourdes College for higher education. Apart from this, there are several other institutes nearby, like the Owens Community College-Toledo Campus and the University of Toledo.

High Points

Sylvania strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySylvania Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 8%Sylvania Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Sylvania College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Sylvania Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 9%Sylvania Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 14%Sylvania People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Sylvania, OH

Comparing Sylvania 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
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use56
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Property Taxes31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime87

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