Montrose Ghent East, Akron
Is Montrose Ghent East a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe196
Medium266
Low296
Other854
44 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape5
Child involved14
Assault7
Other19
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Fairlawn respond to a report of a suspicious vehicle in a parking area on West Market Street and check two reported license plates. | W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 44333 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible welfare check for a man reportedly standing in the roadway and talking to himself near Medina Road and the I-77 area. The man was described as wearing a (description withheld) and carrying a (description withheld). | Medina Rd, Akron, OH 44321 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to reports of a man standing in the roadway and talking to himself near Dyer Road by the I-77 and Medina Road area. Units 282 and 267 located and contacted the man for a possible welfare check. | Medina Rd, Akron, OH 44321 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency may involve a child around six or seven years old near Raleigh Boulevard. Emergency units were requested as a precaution. | Raleigh Blvd, Akron, OH 44321 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, caller reported seeing via camera an unknown person drop off (name withheld) and drugs at a home on Raleigh Boulevard. Caller later returned and reported witnessing people doing lines of suspected cocaine off a plate. Caller said (name withheld) was not supposed to be there, then caller left and was unsure if anyone was still on scene. | Raleigh Blvd, Akron, OH 44321 | Substance Use |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a business on West Market Street for a reported partial burglar alarm activation at the main entry door. | W Market St Bldg a suite 102, Fairlawn, OH 44333 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are closing Merriman Road at North Portage Path and Treaty Line due to downed wires and a reported fire, with multiple barricades requested. | Merriman Rd & N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44313 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to reports of wires down near a station on Merriman Road, with cross streets including North Portage Path and Treaty Line Road. Another call to Rocky Brook Drive was reported as false. | Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible structure fire on Medina Road in the Wadsworth area, with fire units requested to respond. | Medina Rd, Akron, OH 44333 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire departments are providing mutual aid to Copley for a confirmed commercial fire at a restaurant on Medina Road. A tanker and an engine are being requested, and units are operating on a designated radio channel. | Medina Rd, Akron, OH 44333 | Fire |
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Median Home Price
$432,596
Average Rent
$2,706
Vacancy Rate
8.1%
Nearby neighborhoods
Neighborhood Overview
Montrose Ghent East is a rural neighborhood in Akron, Ohio, with mostly medium to large single-family homes built between 1940 and 1999.
The area has a moderate vacancy rate of 8.1%, near the national median, and most homes are owner occupied.
RuralOwner OccupiedEstablished HomesLow Child Poverty
Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 8.1% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Montrose Ghent East features mostly medium to large single-family homes, primarily owner occupied, built between 1940 and 1999.
| Housing Age | Built mostly 1940-1999 |
|---|
What buyers will notice right away
Most residences are owner occupied and built in the latter half of the 20th century.
Vacancy rates are moderate and near the national median.
Families & Lifestyle
Montrose Ghent East is a wealthy neighborhood with no children living in poverty and a strong executive and professional workforce.
Affluent Workforce — Over half the working population holds executive, management, or professional roles.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Occupations | 52.7% |
| Manufacturing & Labor Occupations | 17.1% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Wealthy |
|---|---|
| Top Ancestries | German (25.5%), Irish (14.1%), English (13.3%), Italian (12.7%), Polish (6.9%) |
| Languages Spoken | English (93.0%), German/Yiddish (3.8%), Spanish |
| Unique Ancestries | Eastern European (3.5%), Hungarian (2.3%) |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes and primarily drive alone to work.
Montrose Ghent East offers manageable commute times with a strong reliance on private vehicles.
Short Commutes — Nearly half of residents commute between 15 and 30 minutes.
Car Usage — Most residents drive alone to work.
| Common Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 77.4% |
Homes for sale near 44333
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Montrose Ghent East?
The median real estate price is $432,596.
What is the child poverty rate?
No children live below the federal poverty line.
What languages are commonly spoken?
English is most common, with German/Yiddish and Spanish also spoken.