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Wood County, Ohio

Northwood

An eastern suburb of Toledo in Wood County, about 6 miles from downtown along the Woodville Road corridor — incorporated as a city in 1962 out of the former Ross Township.

5,160Population
2,240Households
83.6%Homeownership Rate
41.6 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Northwood

Northwood was originally Ross Township, established in 1874 as the northernmost township in Wood County. On December 1, 1962, the township was incorporated as the city of Northwood — so named for its position at the top of Wood County. Today it's an eastern suburb of Toledo within the Toledo metropolitan area, bordered by Toledo to the north and Rossford to the west, with Woodville Road as its main commercial corridor.

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At a Glance

CountyWood
Incorporated1962
Distance to Toledo~6 miles
ZIP Code43619
Land Area8.56 sq mi

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Northwood

The Enclave

The city is redeveloping the former Woodville Mall site into The Enclave — Northwest Ohio's first “age-in-place” mixed-use neighborhood on roughly 123 acres, planned to include Northwood's Civic and Recreation Center and 1.5 miles of walking trails linked to the K-12 school campus.

Northwood Fall Festival

An annual community festival with a parade down Woodville Road ending at Central Park, followed by a car show, live music, vendors, and food trucks — a Northwood tradition every fall.

Buckeye Broadband

Buckeye Broadband, the regional internet, TV, and phone provider owned by Toledo's Block Communications, is based at 2700 Oregon Road in Northwood.

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Parks & Recreation

Northwood Parks

Brentwood Park

320 Brentwood Drive, Northwood
  • Walking trail & spacious picnic areas
  • Soccer fields, T-Ball diamond & softball diamonds
  • Children's playground equipment
  • Miracle League of Northwest Ohio rubberized baseball field

Central Park

6010 Wales Road, Northwood
  • Lighted tennis court & pickleball court
  • Basketball court & baseball diamond
  • Picnic areas & outdoor shelter house
  • Home of the annual Northwood Fall Festival

Northwood Local Schools

Northwood Schools

Public

  • Northwood High School600 Lemoyne Rd. · Grades 7–12
  • Northwood Elementary School600 Lemoyne Rd. · Grades PK–6

Both Northwood Local Schools buildings share a single K-12 campus at 600 Lemoyne Road. School assignment is based on home address and can change. Contact Northwood Local Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property.

Frequently Asked

Northwood FAQ

What is Northwood known for?

Northwood is an eastern Toledo suburb in Wood County known for the Woodville Road retail corridor and for The Enclave, a large mixed-use redevelopment of the former Woodville Mall site. The city also hosts the annual Northwood Fall Festival at Central Park.

How far is Northwood from Toledo?

Northwood sits about 6 miles east of downtown Toledo and is part of the Toledo metropolitan area, bordering Toledo to the north.

What school district serves Northwood?

Northwood Local Schools serves the city, with Northwood Elementary School (PK–6) and Northwood High School (7–12) sharing a single K-12 campus at 600 Lemoyne Road.

When was Northwood incorporated?

Northwood was originally Ross Township, established in 1874. It was incorporated as the city of Northwood on December 1, 1962.

Is there outdoor recreation in Northwood?

Yes — Brentwood Park and Central Park are both within Northwood. Brentwood Park is also home to a rubberized Miracle League baseball field built for children of all abilities.

What is the population of Northwood?

Northwood had a population of 5,160 at the 2020 Census.

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