Super Dollar Tree, 2013
Northwood’s story
152 years in pictures
Census counts: 4,222 in 1970, 5,160 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 6 maps from 1900 on.
- 1874Northwood is settled
NorthwoodOH
A town of 5,252, settled in 1874.
Population
5,252
2025 Census estimate · +1.5% since 2020
Typical home
$183K
+1.7% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
43.3
years
Jobs based here
7,066
A job hub
TownGrade
B
#470 of 987 in OH
Is Northwood a good place to live?
Northwood gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $183K, 2.8 years of the Toledo metro’s $65K median household income. It grades B overall, ranked 470th of 987 in Ohio. On the plus side, natural-hazard risk is low. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 76% of U.S. towns. Northwood’s mean commuting time is 20 minutes, where Ohio’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Nature Trails Park, at 76 acres with 1.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Northwood stand out
Where Northwood beats most towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 6,900 people come to Northwood for work
Where Northwood’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7,066jobs based in Northwood
7%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Northwood grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Northwood is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.1 of 20; 1.4% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & income$77K median household incomeB+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →SchoolsBOpen →HealthBay Park Community Hospital 0.7 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trailsBOpen →HistoryCOpen →Civic life4.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Northwood: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Northwood, and how to reach them.
PowerThe Toledo Edison16.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorthwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Northwood’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Wood County Board of ElectionsWood County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2021
ZIP codes43619, 4360543619 95% · 43605 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Northwood.
Northwood draws workers from Toledo and beyond, has less tooth loss than most of Ohio and has home values lagging Ohio’s.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About one in three of Northwood’s working residents commute to Toledo
7,066 jobs are based in Northwood, 3 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. Jobs based here grew from 4,689 in 2013 to 7,066.
Half commute less than 8 miles. Employers in Northwood added 2,377 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 7,066. Most working residents leave Northwood for work: only 7% work in town. 14% of residents live below the poverty line here.
7%work in town
| Northwood | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Northwood7%
Toledo30%
Oregon7%
Perrysburg Township7%
Perrysburg4%
8 mi
median commute distance
7,066
jobs based in Northwood
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 24% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB
Northwood’s public schools outperform 55% of Ohio districts
The largest public high school is Northwood High School, with 357 students. The public schools here belong to the Northwood Local Schools. Below: Two of its 3 schools, each with why it was picked.
55%of OH districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 453 | C+ |
| Northwood High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 357 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB
Northwood has set aside 2% of its land for conservation
2.7 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. The concentration of trails in Northwood is 0.3 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves in the town: 5, covering 130 acres.
#359for trails in OH
| Northwood | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
2%
conserved · 108 of 5,455 acres
2.7 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nature Trails Park | 1.7 mi | 76 |
| 2. Brentwood Park | 0.5 mi | 34 |
| 3. Ranger Park | 0.3 mi | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Northwood faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected losses in Northwood break down as 62% from inland flooding and 18% from tornadoes. The natural-hazard score from FEMA for Northwood comes to 20 of 100. 3 flood insurance claims have been paid in the town since 1978.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B
For cost of living, Northwood earns a B
At about $183K, home values are up 5% in five years, against a rise of 30% across Ohio.
The share of households in Northwood who are owner-occupiers: 84%. Zillow values the typical Northwood home at about $183,000, up 1.7% in a year, 25% below the Ohio typical home. A home in Northwood typically sold within 53 days of listing.
$183KZillow home value
| Northwood | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $965 a month | $943 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Northwood$183K
Ohio$246K
Market temperature
53
days on market
99.9%
sale-to-list price
+1.7%
value change, 1 year
7
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Northwood: four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 37 inches of snow, with January nights at 21° and July afternoons at 85°.
37″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–36°
Spring40–60°
Summer63–83°
Fall45–63°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Ohio overall
Northwood: 16% of residents are 65 or older. Adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (38% statewide). Four-year graduates: 26% of adults 25 and older here, 32% across Ohio.
43.3median age · OH 39.7
| Northwood | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 43.3 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
NorthwoodOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma14%
High school28%
Some college23%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s13%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 81 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.7 points). Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Northwood | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.9% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.9% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.8% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.8% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.5% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13.5% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.4% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.6% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.3% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.5% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Safety
Crime reported in Northwood
Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Northwood's reported crime rate is close to Ohio's. For Northwood, the property offense rate is 19.5 per 1,000 residents. 9 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
| Northwood | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 19.5 per 1,000 residents | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 1.7 per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.7 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Northwood1.7
Ohio3.1
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Northwood19.5
Ohio16.5
U.S.17.7
9
violent crimes reported in 2024
102
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
HealthB−
Residents of Northwood are less healthy than 54% of U.S. towns
Its widest gap with Ohio is tooth loss: 9.7% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 15.3% statewide.
Among adults in Northwood, 17% binge drink. For adults in the town, the share who have been diagnosed with depression is 28%.
46%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Northwood | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Northwood | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.7% | 15.3% |
Bay Park Community Hospital
0.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
59th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 66 attractions →Toledo Museum of Art and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Northwood. Close and well known come first.
5 mi MuseumToledo Museum of Art340K visitors a year
5 mi Zoo & aquariumToledo Zoo
10 mi LandmarkFort Meigs
4 mi MuseumNational Museum of the Great Lakes
4 mi MuseumImagination Station
35 mi National MemorialPerry's Victory and International Peace Memorial124K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Toledo Museum of Art: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toledo Zoo: DreamingKoala, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Meigs: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Museum of the Great Lakes: MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Imagination Station: MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: NPS Photo, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Northwood
19pages on Northwood
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 55% of OH districts · 3 schoolsSafety1.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthB−Better than OH on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$183K typical home · up 1.7% in a yearWork & commuteB+$77K median household income · 7,066 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 20% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Northwood
Owens Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Perrysburg3.3 mi$5,870 in-state tuitionDavis CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Toledo3.9 mi$14,130 tuitionUniversity of ToledoUniversity or college · Public · Toledo7.7 mi$12,744 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Northwood residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Northwood
City in Ohio, United States
Northwood is a city and eastern suburb in Wood County, Ohio, United States, within the Toledo metropolitan area. The population was 5,160 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1874
- Area
- 8.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 614 ft
- ZIP code
- 43619
Northwood’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Northwood.
Perrysburg Township next door grades higher for schools (A to Northwood’s B) and lower for cost of living (C− to B).
Lake TownshipRossfordPerrysburg TownshipOregonWalbridgeAllen TownshipNorthwood
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood | #470 | B | B | — | B | B− |
| Lake Township | #610 | B− | B | — | B+ | B− |
| Rossford | #441 | B | B− | — | B− | B+ |
| Perrysburg Township | #409 | B+ | C− | B+ | A | A− |
| Oregon | #649 | B− | B− | D | B | B− |
| Walbridge | #592 | B− | A− | — | B+ | C |
| Allen Township | #215 | A− | B+ | — | A− | B− |
Northwood, Lake Township, Rossford, Walbridge and Allen Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Northwood with a neighbor →
Questions about Northwood
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Northwood, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Northwood grades B overall, better than 62% of U.S. towns and #470 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B− for health and B for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Northwood, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.