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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.
In Sylvania, about 64% of adults are married.
In 2000, Sylvania had a median family income of $73,947. The typical family in Sylvania is better off than most in Ohio. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Sylvania have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Sylvania favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $43,570. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Sylvania.
Sylvania has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Ohio, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Sylvania, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Sylvania strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Sylvania to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Sylvania colleges • Sylvania travel • Sylvania mortgages and property.
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