Bowling Green, Ohio Neighborhood
Is Bowling Green North a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe58
Medium69
Low137
Other414
34 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape4
Child involved9
Assault1
Other20
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, a counselor at a church camp requested an officer to meet at a pavilion near McDonald Hall to discuss a report that an unknown man may have inappropriately touched a minor female earlier at the Stroh Center. | Ridge St, Bowling Green, OH 43403 | Sex-Related Incident |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews treated a 77-year-old man with chest pain and numbness in his left arm near West Wooster Street in Bowling Green and transported him to Wood County Hospital. | W Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified of a large turtle in the roadway in the 1500 block of Clough Street near a hotel and residential entrance. The animal was reportedly struck by a vehicle, was still alive but badly injured, and people nearby requested help moving it out of the road. | Clough St, Bowling Green, OH 43402 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop at East Wooster Street and Dunbridge Road involving a red Subaru with a reported license plate number. | S Dunbridge Rd & E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Main Street and Dixie Highway involving a red Subaru with an older license plate. Records checks noted the driver was an adult male with a concealed carry permit and corrective lenses. During the same period, officers were advised of an apparent injured turtle in the roadway near a hotel entrance and nearby neighborhood, with a crowd requesting assistance moving it from the road. | S Main St & N Dixie Hwy, Bowling Green, OH 43402 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious person report on Troop Street near the 200 block, where a caller said a man went to several front doors, briefly entered one home, and knocked on her door before walking toward Scott Hamilton. The man was later cited for suspected soliciting without a permit under a local ordinance. | Troup Ave, Bowling Green, OH 43402 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported smoke detector activation in a room at Kohl Hall on the university campus in Bowling Green, Ohio. | Kohl Hall, 921 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a couple of intoxicated men passed out on a bench in front of a convenience store on North Main Street in Bowling Green. | N Main St, Bowling Green, OH 43402 | Substance Use |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Bowling Green located a disabled Ford Explorer towing a U-Haul trailer on the Route 6 northbound overpass and arranged for the next available tow truck. | US-6, Bowling Green, OH | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop involving a tanker truck traveling northbound on highway 72 and ran both an Indiana trailer plate and an apparent Ohio license plate for checks. | Bowling Green, OH 43402 | Traffic |
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Median Home Price
$335,977
Average Rent
$1,843
Vacancy Rate
0%
Overview
Bowling Green North is a rural neighborhood in Bowling Green, Ohio, with mostly owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes and apartments.
Housing is established but not old, mainly built between 1970 and 1999, with some newer homes. The vacancy rate is extremely low at 0.0%, indicating very tight housing supply.
RuralOwner OccupiedTight Housing Supply
Quick Facts
| Single Mother Households | 18.9% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Bowling Green North's housing consists mainly of medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes, with a very low vacancy rate.
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1970-1999, some 2000+ |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Medium to large single-family homes and apartments |
| Owner Occupied | Majority owner occupied |
What buyers will notice right away
Zero vacancy rate indicates strong demand and limited supply.
Includes medium to large homes and apartment complexes.
Families & Lifestyle
Bowling Green North has a diverse population with a notable share of single mother households and a strong professional presence.
Diverse Occupations — Residents work in executive, manufacturing, sales, and clerical roles.
| Single Mother Households | 18.9% |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 36.4% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 36.4% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Lower-middle income |
| Child Poverty Rate | 31.1% |
| English Speakers | 95.5% |
| Top Languages | Polish, Spanish |
| Top Ancestries | German (26.2%), Sub-Saharan African (15.3%), African (15.0%), Irish (12.0%), English (8.0%) |
Commute
Bowling Green North offers short commutes with most residents driving alone to work.
Residents enjoy short commutes with a high rate of solo driving, typical of many U.S. neighborhoods.
Short Commutes — Most residents spend under 15 minutes commuting.
Car Ownership — High drive-alone rate indicates car ownership is common.
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 86.7 |
Homes for sale near 43402
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$53,300
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,216 sqft
535 W Gypsy Lane Rd Lot 291
Bowling Green, OH, 43402
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Bowling Green North?
The median real estate price is $335,977.
What is the vacancy rate here?
The vacancy rate is 0.0%, indicating very tight housing supply.
What languages are commonly spoken?
English is most common, with Polish and Spanish also spoken.