Toledo, OH

The Good

• ✓Very affordable homes and rents
• ✓Relatively decent public schools with several high-rated options
• ✓Diverse cultural mix and community events
• ✓Strong manufacturing and industrial job base

Real Talk

• !Median income ($16,651) is below national average and barely covers housing costs
• !Walk score of 8 means almost all errands require a car, limiting convenience
• !Crime rates are high, especially violent crime, which impacts safety
• !Unemployment is high at 667 (over 16% of labor force)
• $Higher insurance premiums due to crime risk
• $Utility costs may be higher than average for industrial area
• $Potential for higher property maintenance costs in older homes

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