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Bowling Green Area Facts

  • Bowling Green has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bowling Green crime rates are 30% 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! User Rating 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 User Rating 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+ 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