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Houses in Sylvania, OH (Lucas County) — Census median home value $233,700, county listing prices down about 17.1% over the past year. Market data for Sylvania houses and the broader area.
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Sylvania, OH is in Lucas County, Ohio — this guide covers houses in Sylvania and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 19,038, with a median household income of $95,610. Census data puts Sylvania houses at a median value of $233,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Lucas County's current median listing price runs $179,948, down about 17.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
Sylvania housing market
Sylvania is in Lucas County, Ohio. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sylvania and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$233,700
Population (Census ACS)
19,038
Median household income
$95,610
County price trend (2025)
5.04% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Sylvania market snapshot
Population
19,038
County
Lucas County
Median Household Income
$95,610
Median Home Value (city)
$233,700
Median Listing Price (Lucas County)
$179,948
Median Gross Rent
$1,019/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-17.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sylvania's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $233,700. Separately, Lucas County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $179,948. 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
Lucas County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.04% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sylvania has an estimated population of 19,038 and a median household income of $95,610, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sylvania's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 13% 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.
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County guide: Lucas County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Sylvania.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Metamora (~10.0 mi), Rossford (~11.6 mi), Perrysburg (~12.3 mi), Swanton (~12.5 mi), Ai (~13.3 mi), Northwood (~13.6 mi), Walbridge (~14.4 mi), Haskins (~17.0 mi), Stony Ridge (~17.4 mi), Millbury (~17.8 mi), Delta (~18.4 mi), Lyons (~18.7 mi), Tontogany (~20.1 mi), Clay Center (~20.2 mi), Williston (~20.4 mi), Luckey (~21.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Sylvania data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
19,038
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$233,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$95,610
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,019
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.04%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$179,948
Census place type
city
County
Lucas County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.67 sq mi
Census GEOID
3976022
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Sylvania
Schools
Toledo City — 57 schools, 21,814 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lucas addresses may be served by Toledo City, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Sylvania FAQ
What are houses worth in Sylvania, OH?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sylvania at $233,700. Lucas County's current median listing price runs $179,948, down about 17.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Sylvania, OH?
For owner-occupied houses in Sylvania, Census ACS data shows a median value of $233,700. Active listing prices in Lucas County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Sylvania, OH?
Sylvania houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lucas County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Sylvania, OH?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sylvania's population at approximately 19,038.
What's the median rent in Sylvania, OH?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sylvania at approximately $1,019 per month.
What is the median household income in Sylvania, OH?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sylvania at approximately $95,610.
Is the Sylvania housing market growing?
Lucas County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.04% annual change in 2025.
Is Sylvania, OH affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sylvania's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 13% 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.
What school district serves Sylvania, OH?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Toledo City for many Sylvania addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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