Commercial Real Estate Market in Sylvania, OH
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: August 31
50 active listings and 782 off-market properties in Sylvania, OH. Commercial property asks $34/SF to buy and $13.20/SF/Yr to lease.
Market Trends
Sylvania, OH spans 21.2 square miles in Lucas County, Ohio. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Sylvania, OH runs 21.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 13.7% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Retail
Retail vacancy in Sylvania, OH runs 6.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, down from 8% in 2020.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Sylvania, OH runs 4.9% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2019. Nearly 1.6x the 2022 low of 3.1%.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Multifamily
Multifamily vacancy in Sylvania, OH runs 8% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 6.5% in 2022.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Residential 86.6%
- Commercial 9%
- Mixed use 2.6%
- Industrial 1.7%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
Single Family Residential Large Lot
Single Family Residential Small Lot
General Business
Multiple Dwelling Medium Density
Multiple Dwelling Medium High Density
Sylvania, OH zones 4,256 acres across 16 districts. Commercial zoning covers 9% of zoned land, residential 86.6% and industrial 1.7%. The largest single district is Single Family Residential Large Lot at 58.9%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 10.7% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
Single Family Residential Large Lot (R-1)
Additions and Accessory Building in Residential Districts Drawing Requirements Requirements: R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 1. Side Yards - Addition .............................................7' ............6' ............10' ..........10' 2. Rear Yard - Addition ..............................................30' ..........25' .
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Sylvania, OH has 34,204 residents in 13,107 households. Density runs 1,614 people per square mile. Median household income here is $104,865 and median gross rent $1,102 a month.
34,204
Population
13,107
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
21.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,614
Density / Sq Mi
$104,865
Median Household Income
$59,940
Median Earnings
$1,102
Median Rent
$262,200
Median Home Value
Tools
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Lake | — | — |
| Toledo | — | $16.15 |
| Lambertville | — | — |
| Ottawa Hills | — | — |
Commercial property in Sylvania, OH asks $34/SF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot for commercial property in Sylvania?
Commercial property in Sylvania, OH asks an average of $34 per square foot.
How much does it cost to lease commercial space in Sylvania?
Asking lease rates in Sylvania, OH average $13.20 per square foot per year.
What zoning applies to commercial property in Sylvania?
Sylvania, OH zones 4,256 acres across 16 districts, of which 9% is commercial and 1.7% industrial. The largest single district is Single Family Residential Large Lot at 58.9% of zoned land. Additions and Accessory Building in Residential Districts Drawing Requirements Requirements: R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 1. Side Yards - Addition .............................................7' ............6' ............10' ..........10' 2. Rear Yard - Addition ..............................................30' ..........25' . Residential zoning covers 86.6% and open space 0%.
Where does Realmo's Sylvania market data come from?
Realmo compiles Sylvania, OH figures from 6 recent recorded sales, 37 active sale listings, 13 active lease listings, 782 tracked off-market properties, the current Sylvania zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 31 August 2026.
Methodology & data sources
- Asking prices and averages
- Computed from 37 active for-sale and 13 active for-lease listings in Sylvania, OH. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a segment carried by a handful of listings reads as indicative rather than an average.
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Zoning and land use
- The current municipal zoning release: 4,256 zoned acres across 16 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 August 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- office vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, retail vacancy is reported at Midwest region level and industrial vacancy is reported at Midwest region level.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 August 2026 · report a data issue
