The story of this market
The typical home in Bowling Green, Ohio sells for about $265,500, or $157 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.5%), a market in balance. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $888 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3%
OH · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Bowling Green, Ohio
The Bowling Green housing market is currently characterized by stable pricing and moderate activity, with a median sale price of approximately $265,500. Demand is supported by the university presence, though the market remains sensitive to broader economic trends. Inventory levels are relatively low, contributing to a balanced environment for buyers and sellers.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Bowling Green yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 8.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 2.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.54% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 28.6% — a mixed stability profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major public research university that serves as the primary economic and cultural anchor for the city.
A central municipal park offering green space, recreational facilities, and community gathering areas for residents.
Bowling Green is well-suited for university-affiliated residents, families seeking a stable small-city environment, and investors looking for steady, if modest, rental demand.
Bowling Green City Schools serves the area, with performance metrics generally aligned with regional averages for mid-sized Ohio college towns.
The city is served by major highway corridors including I-75, facilitating regional access, though local transit options are primarily road-based.
The city features a robust park system, including City Park, and benefits from the cultural and athletic amenities provided by Bowling Green State University.
The rental market is heavily influenced by the university student population, leading to consistent demand but seasonal vacancy fluctuations; rent growth has been moderate in recent years.
The economy is driven by Bowling Green State University and a diverse industrial base, maintaining a stable employment environment.
The local economy is anchored by Bowling Green State University and a mix of manufacturing and service-sector employers, providing a stable but modest growth profile.
Development activity is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting university-related expansion projects.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district levies, with additional assessments for specific utility or infrastructure services where applicable.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe weather and potential for localized flooding, though it is not in a high-risk zone for major natural disasters.
Property insurance markets remain stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural hazards.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Ohio) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profile for Bowling Green city, Wood County, OH.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.