Housing. Sylvania is regarded as one of the area's choice residential communities, with all types of housing, including country estates, condominiums, apartments, retirement facilities, and individual homes.

Schools. Sylvania has an excellent public school system consisting of seven elementary, three junior high, and two senior high schools. The system offers college preparatory and vocational education studies, and continuing adult education programs. 
The St. Francis Education Center  is a Catholic school.  Religion is included in the course of study from preschool through eighth grade.

College and Universities. Lourdes College, founded in 1958 by the Sisters of St. Francis, is located in the City. Other colleges and universities within the metropolitan area include the University of Toledo, Owens Com,munity college, and Bowling Green State University.

Religious Groups. All major religious groups are represented.

Medical. Comprehensive medical services are available in Sylvania itself through Flower Hospital and its related facilities. In the metropolitan area there are also several other major hospitals, including a teaching hospital at the Medical College of Ohio.

Media. A weekly newspaper, The Sylvania Herald, a monthly newspaper, The Sylvania Commercial Advantage, and a daily metro, The Toledo Blade, serve the community. Television is provided by several Toledo and Detroit stations, plus Buckeye Cablevision. Sylvania has a licensed FM radio station, and the region provides additional radio coverage

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