Open
Local agent spot
This featured-agent spot is open for a licensed local real estate professional in Ohio.
Advertise here →Northwood, OH · Market Data
Northwood, Ohio real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Northwood, OH (Wood County) — Census median home value $168,400, county listing prices up about 4.5% over the past year.
Northwood, OH is in Wood County, Ohio — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,195, with a median household income of $76,332. Census data puts Northwood's median home value at $168,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Wood County's current median listing price runs $382,400, up about 4.5% over the past year.
At a glance
Northwood market snapshot
Population
5,195
Median Household Income
$76,332
Median Home Value (city)
$168,400
Median Listing Price (Wood County)
$382,400
Median Gross Rent
$964/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.5%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
Local resources
Get help buying or selling in Northwood
What can I afford?
Estimate a comfortable price range in under a minute, then connect with a lender for real numbers.
Rough estimate only (28% of income toward housing, ~6.5% illustrative rate, 30-year term) — not a loan offer or pre-qualification. Connect with a lender for real numbers →
Open
Advertise to local buyers
Lenders, inspectors, movers, and other local pros — this spot is open.
Advertise here →Why Northwood
What makes Northwood different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Northwood's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $168,400. Separately, Wood County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $382,400. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Wood County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.81% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Northwood has an estimated population of 5,195 and a median household income of $76,332, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Northwood's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
Reach Northwood buyers
Builders: feature your communities in front of Northwood buyers — learn about advertising ↗
Want to own this market? Ask about our Northwood domains — see available domains ↗
Common questions
Northwood FAQ
What are home values like in Northwood, OH?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Northwood's median home value at $168,400. Wood County's current median listing price runs $382,400, up about 4.5% over the past year.
What is the population of Northwood, OH?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Northwood's population at approximately 5,195.
What's the median rent in Northwood, OH?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Northwood at approximately $964 per month.
What is the median household income in Northwood, OH?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Northwood at approximately $76,332.
Is the Northwood housing market growing?
Wood County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.81% annual change in 2025.
Is Northwood, OH affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Northwood's median home value at about 2.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
Search Northwood homes
Look up homes in Northwood
Search new construction and resale homes in Northwood — the same live MLS data agents use, not just what's summarized on this page.
Search Northwood homes ↗Get connected
Find your Northwood new home
Prices, availability, and incentives change weekly and don't always make it onto this page. Tell us your area, budget, and timeline and we'll point you to communities that fit — including options we track but haven't published here yet.
Get connected in NorthwoodExplore more
Where to go next
Get the Northwood market guide
Tell us what you're looking for — buy, sell, both, invest, rent, or you're an agent, builder, vendor, or advertiser. Include where you want to buy or sell and your address if relevant, and we'll route you to the right resource.
Buyer · Seller · Both · Investor · Renter · Agent/Broker · New Home Builder · Vendor/Service Pro · Advertiser · Other