Bowling Green City Center, OH
Is City Center 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
$215,756
Average Rent
$1,407
Vacancy Rate
9.1%
College Enrollment
51.3%
Overview
Bowling Green City Center is an urban neighborhood with a median home price of $215,756, less expensive than most Ohio neighborhoods. It features mostly small to medium apartments and single-family homes built before 1940 and between 1970 and 1999.
The neighborhood is popular with college students, with over half the residents enrolled in college, and offers walkability and safety that appeal to this group.
UrbanCollege-FriendlyAffordable Housing
Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Bowling Green City Center consists mainly of apartments and small single-family homes, with a majority renter occupancy.
| Housing Age | Built mostly before 1940 and 1970-1999 |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Small to medium apartments and single-family homes |
| Renter Occupied | Majority |
What buyers will notice right away
High renter occupancy with many apartments serving college students.
Vacancy rate near national median, indicating balanced supply and demand.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood is ideal for college students and young professionals, with a vibrant urban feel.
Walkability and safety make it attractive for students and young adults.
The neighborhood's character changes with the academic calendar, reflecting its student base.
Occupational Mix — 33.1% in executive, management, and professional jobs; 30.1% in sales and service; 24.2% in manufacturing; 12.6% in clerical and tech support.
| College Enrollment | 51.3% |
|---|
Demographics
| Per Capita Income | |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| Top Languages | ["English"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["German","Irish","Polish","English","Italian"] |
Commute
Residents enjoy short commutes with many walking to work.
Bowling Green City Center offers short commutes and a high walk-to-work rate, ideal for urban living.
Walkable Neighborhood — Nearly 12% walk to work, well above national average.
Short Commutes — Most residents commute under 15 minutes.
| Drive Alone Rate | 67.7% |
|---|---|
| Walk to Work Rate | 11.8% |
| Carpool Rate | 11.7% |
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes |
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 City Center good for college students?
Yes, over half the residents are enrolled in college, and the neighborhood is rated among the top 2.2% college-friendly places in Ohio.
What is the housing type in Bowling Green City Center?
Mostly small to medium apartments and single-family homes, with majority renter occupancy.