The Town FilesWalbridge, Ohio
Village in Wood County · population 3,011 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $137,600
- Household income
- $55,469
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 38.5
Walbridge is a village of 3,011 people in Wood County, Ohio. The median home is worth $137,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks hipper than 83% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 77% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Walbridge 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 Walbridge is worth $137,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $55,469, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,037 a month. 74.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Walbridge | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,037 | $914 |
| Median household income | $55,469 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 74.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Walbridge
| People | Walbridge | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Walbridge
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 32.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walbridge since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on June 5, 2010 about 1.8 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 25 deaths and 271 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 15, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 94 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 15, 2023.
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 Walbridge itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Towns near Walbridge
- Northwood, OH1.7 mi · 5,160 people · home $183,100
- Rossford, OH4.4 mi · 6,299 people · home $174,900
- Oregon, OH5.5 mi · 19,950 people · home $204,600
- Toledo, OH7.3 mi · 270,871 people · home $114,500
- Perrysburg, OH8.7 mi · 25,041 people · home $329,700
- Maumee, OH9.3 mi · 13,896 people · home $194,500
- Ottawa Hills, OH9.7 mi · 4,790 people · home $314,900
- Lambertville, MI13.0 mi · 10,433 people · home $256,400
Walbridge questions
Is Walbridge, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Walbridge scores better for retirees than 41% of Ohio towns and quieter than 41%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Walbridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Walbridge is valued at $137,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,469, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,037 a month.
What is the weather like in Walbridge?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.4 inches of precipitation a year and 28.9 inches of snow.
Does Walbridge get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walbridge 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)