City profile
Sylvania, OH
Lucas County · Population 19,055
Sylvania is a town in Lucas County, OH with about 19,055 residents and a typical home value near $249,000. It is 40 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$249,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,655
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
91
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 92/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Hail, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
39 mi to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 56% Democratic / 43% Republican
Community
Population
19,055
Black population
4.1%
County
Lucas County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 19,055 residents
- Typical home value about $249,000
- 40 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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