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Bowling Green, OH

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A charming college town in Ohio

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By far one of the prettiest college towns in the country, Bowling Green offers a picture-perfect downtown, complete with beautiful historic architecture, brick-paved walkways, planters filled with colorful flowers, period lighting, the prerequisite art-deco movie theater, and even a lively mural or two. Bowling Green is home to Bowling Green State University, one of the country's top-ranking universities. It is located about 22 miles south of Toledo and about two hours west of Cleveland.

The city's parks include the Black Swamp Preserve, a park that reflects the city's beginnings as part of the Great Black Swamp that once covered much of Northwestern Ohio. Wintergarden Woods, another terrific park, offers hiking, wildlife viewing, and a nature center. During winter, Conneaut Haskins Park is popular for its sledding hill, one of the largest in the city.

First settled in 1832, Bowling Green began as a small farming community. It was slow to grow -- by the time in incorporated in 1855, there were only 160 residents living here. Today, that number is over 30,000. But while the landscape has grown and changed considerably, Bowling Green retains its small-town, historic charm. Bowling Green is home to the Black Swamp Arts Festival, the National Tractor Pull, and the Wood County Fair.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Bowling Green, OH is $508 for a studio, $659 for one bedroom, $850 for two bedrooms, and $989 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bowling Green has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$659/month
553 Sq Ft
House
$1,796/month
940 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Conneaut Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

419 Students

7
out of 10

Crim Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

353 Students

5
out of 10

Kenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

274 Students

5
out of 10

Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

132 Students

Rating Unavailable

Bowling Green Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

630 Students

6
out of 10

Otsego Junior High

Public

Grades 6-8

366 Students

4
out of 10

Otsego High School

Public

Grades 9-12

479 Students

7
out of 10

Bowling Green High School

Public

Grades 9-12

807 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bowling Green State University Planetarium and Observatory
  • Wintergarden/St. Johns Nature Preserve and Rotary Nature Center
  • Toledo, Lake Erie and Western Railway

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express

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