Bowling Green, Ohio
Is Bowling Green West 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
$318,954
Average Rent
$1,670
Vacancy Rate
0%
Overview
Bowling Green West is a suburban neighborhood in Bowling Green, Ohio, with mostly owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes and townhomes.
The housing supply is very tight, with no vacancies, indicating strong demand.
SuburbanOwner-Occupied HomesTight Housing Market
Quick Facts
| Short Commute | 52.0% commute under 15 minutes |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing is primarily medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999 with some newer construction.
| Owner Occupied Rate | High |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Mostly 1970-1999 |
| Housing Types | Single-family homes and townhomes |
What buyers will notice right away
No vacant homes indicate very strong demand or limited supply.
Most homes are owner occupied, supporting neighborhood stability.
Families & Lifestyle
Bowling Green West has an upper-middle income population with diverse ancestries and a strong executive-professional workforce.
The neighborhood's income and occupation profile supports a stable, professional community.
Low child poverty rate indicates economic well-being for families.
Diverse Ancestry — Residents include German, English, Irish, Mexican, and French ancestries.
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 52.4% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| Income Level | Above average |
Demographics
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 52.4% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Above average |
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| English Speakers | 93.8% |
| Top Ancestries | German (35.1%), English (19.0%), Irish (12.9%), Mexican (5.5%), French (5.4%) |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes under 15 minutes and primarily drive alone.
Bowling Green West residents enjoy very short commutes and rely mainly on private vehicles.
Short Commutes — Over half of residents commute under 15 minutes.
Car-Dependent — High drive-alone and carpool rates indicate reliance on cars.
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 78.3% |
| Carpool Rate | 12.2% |
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 West?
The median home price is $318,954, more expensive than 68.0% of Ohio neighborhoods.
How tight is the housing market?
Vacancy rate is 0.0%, indicating very strong demand or limited supply.
What is the typical commute like?
52.0% of residents commute under 15 minutes, one of the shortest in the U.S.