The Town FilesPerrysburg, Ohio
City in Wood County · population 25,041 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $329,700
- Household income
- $111,643
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 38.1
Perrysburg is a city of 25,041 people in Wood County, Ohio. The median home is worth $329,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 91% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 86% of Ohio towns.
How Perrysburg 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 Perrysburg is worth $329,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $111,643, which is more affordable than 30% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,198 a month. 63.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Perrysburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,198 | $914 |
| Median household income | $111,643 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 63.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Perrysburg
| People | Perrysburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 18.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Perrysburg
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
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Perrysburg since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on June 5, 2010 about 5.6 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 Wood County since 1996
Wood County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wood County
Wood County had 75,922 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,557 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Perrysburg itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Perrysburg
9 public schools with 6,892 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perrysburg High School | 9-12 | 1,651 | 18.8 |
| Penta Career Center - on campus | 10-12 | 1,467 | 13.3 |
| Hull Prairie Intermediate School | 5-6 | 855 | 17.8 |
| Perrysburg Junior High School | 7-8 | 834 | 16.7 |
| Woodland Elementary School | K-4 | 595 | 19.2 |
| Fort Meigs Elementary School | K-4 | 567 | 18.9 |
| Frank Elementary School | K-4 | 480 | 20.0 |
| Toth Elementary School | PK-4 | 443 | 18.5 |
| Penta Satellite | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Perrysburg
- Maumee, OH2.5 mi · 13,896 people · home $194,500
- Rossford, OH4.6 mi · 6,299 people · home $174,900
- Waterville, OH5.4 mi · 6,003 people · home $308,400
- Whitehouse, OH7.9 mi · 4,990 people · home $269,200
- Walbridge, OH8.7 mi · 3,011 people · home $137,600
- Ottawa Hills, OH8.9 mi · 4,790 people · home $314,900
- Toledo, OH9.2 mi · 270,871 people · home $114,500
- Northwood, OH9.7 mi · 5,160 people · home $183,100
Perrysburg questions
Is Perrysburg, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Perrysburg scores better for retirees than 76% of Ohio towns and quieter than 13%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Perrysburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Perrysburg is valued at $329,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,643, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,198 a month.
What is the weather like in Perrysburg?
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 Perrysburg get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Perrysburg 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)