salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,360 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 251 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sylvania?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sylvania
| Size | Sylvania | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,535 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $883 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,214 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,407 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sylvania overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Sylvania, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sylvania
Life in Sylvania
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sylvania?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $130 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $249,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sylvania, OH?
Renting in Sylvania costs a median of about $1,859 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Sylvania?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,360 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sylvania cheap or expensive?
Sylvania is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $108,054. It ranks 251st cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sylvania?
The median homeowner in Sylvania pays $4,856 a year in property taxes, about 1.95% of the median home value.
Is Sylvania more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Sylvania?
The median home value in Sylvania is $249,200, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
19,055 people live in Sylvania. Numbers are typical (middle) values.