Bowling Green South, OH
Is Bowling Green South 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
$229,917
Average Rent
$1,272
Vacancy Rate
2.1%
Overview
Bowling Green South is an urban neighborhood in Bowling Green, Ohio, with a median home price of $229,917 and a tight housing market with a 2.1% vacancy rate.
The neighborhood has a large student population, with 14.2% currently enrolled in college, and a high percentage of residents living alone (55.0%).
UrbanStudent FriendlyDiverse Ancestry
Quick Facts
| Residents Living Alone | 55.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Bowling Green South features a mix of apartments and single-family homes, mostly renter occupied.
| Housing Type Mix | Small to medium apartments and single-family homes |
|---|---|
| Built 1970-1999 | Most residences |
| Owner Occupied Rate |
What buyers will notice right away
Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand for housing.
Mix of apartments and single-family homes supports varied lifestyles.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood is student-friendly with a high share of residents living alone.
The area is attractive to college students and changes with academic seasons.
High safety and walkability ratings support student lifestyle.
Student-Centric — Seasonal population shifts and amenities geared toward students.
| College Enrollment | 14.2% |
|---|---|
| Living Alone | 55.0% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Low income |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| Top Ancestries | ["German (32.8%)","Irish (11.1%)","English (11.0%)","Italian (10.4%)","Polish (6.5%)"] |
| Languages Spoken | ["English (92.3%)","Spanish (3.8%)"] |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes and rely on cars or walking.
Residents mostly drive alone or walk, with unusually high ferry ridership.
Short Commutes — 54.1% commute under 15 minutes.
Ferry Usage — 1.7% ride ferry to work, very high nationally.
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 72.2% |
| Walk to Work Rate | 9.7% |
| Ferry Commute Rate | 1.7% |
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
Is Bowling Green South good for college students?
Yes, it ranks among the top 6.1% college-friendly neighborhoods in Ohio with safety and walkability.
What is the housing market like?
The market is tight with a low vacancy rate of 2.1% and a mix of apartments and single-family homes.