B+

Perrysburg, OH

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Affordability Score: 76/100

Population: 37,002 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Perrysburg, OH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 37,002 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (76/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $95,846, median home value of $311,100, median rent of $1,199 per month, and 49.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,076 per month (studio $769, 1BR $820, 3BR $1,380, 4BR $1,454). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,537 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Perrysburg, OH include income, education, commute, rent. Unemployment currently reads 4.0% and poverty 5.9% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$95,846
Median household income
Education A-
49.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.2x
Home value $311,100 vs income
Commute B+
20 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,076/mo
2BR fair market rent (13% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C+
$11,537/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$95,846
▲ 55% vs national
Per Capita Income
$58,634
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Poverty Rate
5.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$311,100
▲ 13% vs national
Median Rent
$1,199/mo
Owner Occupied
65.1%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,076/mo
▼ 10% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$769
1BR
$820
2BR
$1,076
3BR
$1,380
4BR
$1,454

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
▲ 19 ppt vs national
High School+
68.9%
Median Age
39.9
Avg. Commute
20 min
▼ 6 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,537/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$10,400/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,100/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,552/yr

What This Means

Perrysburg, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (76/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 37,002. This area performs well in income and education and commute and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Perrysburg, OH affordable?
Perrysburg, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (76/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $95,846. Median home value is $311,100.
What is the cost of living in Perrysburg?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,199/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,076/mo. Infant childcare $11,537/yr. Median home value $311,100.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →