Livability Score

89
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) A+
Call of the Canyon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Juniper Brewing Company
Coffee Shop
Grounds for Thought
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Everyday People Cafe
Coffee Shop
Drew and Nancy Forhan Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Oasis
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (43) A+
The Black Swamp Players
Theatre Arts
Howard's Club H
Nightclub
Uptown Nightclub
Nightclub
Cla-Zel
Nightclub
Bowling Green High School Student Artwork
Art Gallery
The Oaks Green Roof
Attraction
The BGSU Film Theater
Cinema
Herpetology Lab
Zoo
Needle Stage
Theatre Arts
BG City Pool and Water Park
Water Park
Al-Mar Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
South Main Commons Space
Theatre Arts
Architecture Gallery
Art Gallery
Anderson Arena
Stadium
Sawdust Gallery
Art Gallery
Eva Marie Saint Theatre
Theatre Arts
Hiroko Nakamoto Gallery
Art Gallery
Willard Wankelman Gallery
Art Gallery
Dorthy Uber Bryan Gallery
Art Gallery
Donnell Theater
Theatre Arts
Marjorie E. Conrad Choral Room
Theatre Arts
Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Moore Musical Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Bowling Green City Schools Preforming Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Kobacker Hall
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (88) A+
liquid bar
Bar
Brathaus
Bar
DownTown Sports Grill
Bar
Vice & Video
Bar
Bar 149
Bar
Doc Holliday's Bar & Grill
Bar
Tubby's Tavern
Bar
Trotters Tavern
Bar
City Tap
Bar
The Attic
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Wings over Bowling Green
Fast Food
Sterling's Amish Deli
Deli
insomnia cookies
Fast Food
Shots Inc.
Bar
Nate & Wallys Fishbowl
Bar
Brewing Green
Bar
Eric's Ice Cream Factory
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
DP Dough
Fast Food
The R.O.W.
Bar
The Stones Throw Tavern & Grill
Bar
Grumpy Dave's
Bar
Grumpy's
Bar
Qdoba
Fast Food
Fitness (17) A+
Four Corners Center
Community Centre
Youth & Young Adult Resource Center
Community Centre
Offenhauer Building
Community Centre
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Community Centre
Bowen-Thompson Student Union
Community Centre
Multicultural Student Center
Community Centre
LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Community Centre
The Center for Women and Gender Equity
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Kreischer Quadrangle
Community Centre
Mileti Alumni Center
Community Centre
Simpson Building
Community Centre
The Villas at Summerfield Community Center
Community Centre
St. Julian's Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Personal Performance Institute
Gym
Groceries (9) C-
Belleville Brothers Market
Butcher
Market at Offenhauer
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Market at Kreischer
Grocery Store
The Sweet Stop
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Family Farm & Home
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Parks (66) A+
Ridge Park
Park
Wooster Green
Park
The Greenery
Park
Founders Quadrangle
Park
Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle
Park
Union Oval
Park
City Park Playground
Playground
City Park
Park
University Field
Park
Rodgers Quadrangle
Park
Conneaut Haskins Park
Park
Bellard Park
Park
Raney Park
Park
Alumni Mall
Park
Recreation Center Courtyard
Park
Fun Zone
Playground
Simpson Garden Park
Park
Kiddie Court
Playground
Wintergarden Nature Preserve
Park
Carter Park
Park
Enright Park
Park
Shops (108) A+
The Farm Girls Vintage Botique
Furniture
Calico Sage & Thyme
Gift Shop
Colonial Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Appointment Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Jane's Salon
Hairdresser
Inspect Ur Gadget
Electronics
Gallery Salon
Hairdresser
Get Inspired Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Circle K
Convenience Store
Market Square
Mall
Mode Elle Botique
Clothing
The Golden Vanity Hair & Makeup
Hairdresser
Applied Imagination Computers
Electronics
Blush
Clothing
Old Mill Barber Shop
Hairdresser
A Cut Above Salon
Hairdresser
BS'N Business
Hairdresser
Marathon
Convenience Store
Haire Canary Styling Studio
Beauty
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
For Keeps
Gift Shop
Dr. David H. Scherreik
Optician
The Busy Thimble
Home Improvement
True Results Supplements
Nutrition Supplements
Ben's
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Bowling Green.
Public Transit Stops (20)
Stops & Stations A+
Bowen Thompson Student Union
Bus Stop
Admissions Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Founders Hall
Bus Stop
Centrex Shuttle Stop
Bus Station
Jerome Library
Bus Stop
Fine Arts Center
Bus Stop
Perry Field House
Bus Stop
Stroh Center
Bus Stop
Stadium
Bus Stop
Huntington Center
Bus Stop
Cooper Beach
Bus Stop
Meijer
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Bowling Green is 97/100 - which is 5% higher than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Bowling Green crime rates are 1,393 per 100k, which is 33% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
1,341 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
52 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Bowling Green is $39,210 - which is 23% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$39,210 F
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (35)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Bowling Green Police Division
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bowling Green Vision Center
Doctor
Bowling Green Fire Division
Fire Station
Gental Dental Care
Dentist
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Police
Falcon Health Center
Clinic
Falcon Health Center Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Campus Police
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Wood County Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Bowling Green Care Center
Clinic
Hanco EMS Bowling Green
Ambulance Station
Downy Orthodonics
Dentist
Women's Care
Doctor
Bowling Green Fire Devision
Fire Station
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Corner Dental
Dentist
Interim Healthcare
Clinic
Bowling Green Manor
Clinic
Family Physicians
Doctor
Bowling Green Clinic
Doctor
Bowling Green Physical Therapy
Doctor
Promedica Physicians - Wood County School Consortium Health Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing B+

Bowling Green home prices are $171,800 - which is 30% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$171,800 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Bowling Green graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Bowling Green Middle School
St Aloysius Elementary School
Conneaut Elementary School
Wood County Preschool
Crim Elementary School
Kenwood Elementary School
Montessori School Of Bowling Green
Bowling Green Christian Academy
High Schools (3) F
Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green Christian Academy
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ratings A

Bowling Green has an overall rating of 82% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Bowling Green has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bowling Green crime rates are 33% lower than the Ohio average
  • Cost of living in Bowling Green is 5% higher than the Ohio average

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Versatile City for Everyone! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 08, 2021) Bowling Green houses both the college students who come here and the "townies" as we call them and I believe BG does a pretty decent job of accommodating them both. There are plenty of "clubs" and bars for the college students, as well as the townie bars (Howard's, etc). The food ...Read More here is amazing and there's only about one bad restaurant!

In my opinion, I wouldn't want to live here past college. It has a small town feel and almost everyone is older or close minded. I can feel this changing, but its a slow change. Also there is more junkies here than I would like but that's Ohio for you. Read Less
Bowling Green, OH: The True American College Experience 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Bowling Green is not only a great place to live it is a beautiful place to learn. While downtown Bowling Green might feel like stepping back in time, the heart of Bowling Green really comes from the many students who call it home. I love living in Bowling Green because of the fun ...Read More and always-changing environment. There is always something to do no matter where in town I happen to find myself.

Bowling Green has a spectacular night life and a wide variety of restaurants. One of my favorite places is Easy Street Cafe. It is great for having happy hour drinks with friends or simply to have a nice lunch break. With all of the young people around, Bowling Green always has something new and fun to try.

I cannot think of another place I would rather be living than Bowling Green. The people are friendly and welcoming and that makes the atmosphere in the city really refreshing. Bowling Green is a great place to make friends. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bowling Green? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ridge Park
      Wooster Green
      The Greenery
      Founders Quadrangle
      Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle
      Union Oval
      City Park Playground
      City Park

      Entertainment

      The Black Swamp Players
      Howard's Club H
      Uptown Nightclub
      Cla-Zel
      Bowling Green High School Student Artwork
      The Oaks Green Roof
      The BGSU Film Theater
      Herpetology Lab

      Food & Drink

      liquid bar
      Brathaus
      DownTown Sports Grill
      Vice & Video
      Bar 149
      Doc Holliday's Bar & Grill
      Tubby's Tavern
      Trotters Tavern

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bowling Green? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Bowling Green.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bowling Green? The cost of living in Bowling Green is 97/100 - which is 5% higher than Ohio.
      Bowling Green
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bowling Green? Bowling Green crime rates are 1,393, which are 33% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,393 per 100k people

      40% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 72

      40% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Bowling Green? The median income in Bowling Green is $39,210 which is 23% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $39,21029% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,99023% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bowling Green a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Wood County Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Falcon Health Center Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Bowling Green Clinic
      Bowling Green Physical Therapy
      Family Physicians
      Bowling Green Vision Center
      Women's Care
      Wood County ENT Physicians

      B+ Housing

      What are Bowling Green home prices? Bowling Green home prices are $171,800 - which is 30% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $171,8007% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73722% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      42% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Bowling Green have good schools? The Bowling Green graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      38% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Bowling Green a good place to live? Bowling Green has an overall rating of 82% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      5 total surveys

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