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Bowling green, OH — ZIP 43402

Population: 31,393 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 43402 (Bowling green, OH) is $270,936 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $278,850 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,041/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$270,936

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$270,936
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.5%
10-year appreciation
+57.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$270,936
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$278,850
Median list price
$289,900
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+1.4%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
44
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,041/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Bowling Green City School District, Otsego Local
Schools include
Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green Middle School, Conneaut Elementary School, Crim Elementary School, Kenwood Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 0% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
18.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
39
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,292
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,783

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (37 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Nietz Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-264 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
32.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,846
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
65,113
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
317

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 43402State medianUS median
Median home value$270,936$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$278,850$242,250$325,000
Median days on market38 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,041/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,846$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 43402?
$270,936.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 43402?
$278,850.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 43402?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 43402?
Typical rent: $1,041/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 43402?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 43402 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 43402?
Risk to homes is higher than 0% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 43402?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 43402?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 43402?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 43402 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 43402?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 43402?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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