The Town FilesMaumee, Ohio
City in Lucas County · population 13,896 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $194,500
- Household income
- $80,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 40.4
Maumee is a city of 13,896 people in Lucas County, Ohio. The median home is worth $194,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 86% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 84% of Ohio towns, hipper than 83% of Ohio towns.
How Maumee ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Maumee is worth $194,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $80,833, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $995 a month. 71.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Maumee | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $995 | $914 |
| Median household income | $80,833 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 71.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Maumee
| People | Maumee | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Maumee
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maumee since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on June 5, 2010 about 6.8 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 23 deaths and 244 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 17, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 86 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 25, 2002.
Severe weather in Lucas County since 1996
Lucas County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Lucas County
Lucas County had 194,869 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,231 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Maumee itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Maumee
8 public schools with 3,120 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maumee High School | 9-12 | 637 | 13.6 |
| Maumee Middle School | 6-8 | 504 | 12.6 |
| Monclova Elementary School | K-4 | 480 | 21.8 |
| Wildwood Environmental Academy (charter) | K-12 | 336 | 13.4 |
| Maumee Intermediate School | 4-5 | 336 | 17.7 |
| Fort Miami Elementary School | K-3 | 335 | 19.7 |
| Fairfield Elementary School | K-3 | 330 | 18.3 |
| Perrysburg Preschool | PK-PK | 162 | 18.0 |
Towns near Maumee
- Perrysburg, OH2.5 mi · 25,041 people · home $329,700
- Rossford, OH4.9 mi · 6,299 people · home $174,900
- Waterville, OH6.0 mi · 6,003 people · home $308,400
- Ottawa Hills, OH6.8 mi · 4,790 people · home $314,900
- Whitehouse, OH7.5 mi · 4,990 people · home $269,200
- Toledo, OH7.8 mi · 270,871 people · home $114,500
- Walbridge, OH9.3 mi · 3,011 people · home $137,600
- Northwood, OH9.9 mi · 5,160 people · home $183,100
Maumee questions
Is Maumee, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Maumee scores better for retirees than 18% of Ohio towns and quieter than 18%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Maumee?
The median owner-occupied home in Maumee is valued at $194,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,833, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $995 a month.
What is the weather like in Maumee?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 37.4 inches of snow.
Does Maumee get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maumee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on June 5, 2010. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)