Carthage, Cincinnati, OH

Is Carthage a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe2240

Medium2208

Low3352

Other8953

204 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape69

Child involved60

Assault23

Other64

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 were sent to a possible child welfare concern near Glen Meadow Lane, where a 14-year-old was reportedly unable to reach their mother and a neighbor appeared to call for assistance.	Glenmeadow Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45237	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible alarm issue at a business on Madison Road after a report of an open signal and invalid user, then checked the location and cleared.	Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Mitchell Avenue involving a black Chevrolet Cruze that appeared to pull into a gas station. The vehicle had an Ohio temporary tag, which was checked and reported as valid.	Mitchell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates officers were handling a possible intrusion alarm at a store location, and one related matter at a UDF site was later disregarded.	Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a suspicious vehicle reported running for several hours near an address on Reading Road. The vehicle was registered to a nearby apartment, and one person was later detained.	Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglary after a panic alarm was reported at an apartment on Chaucer Drive in Cincinnati.	Chaucer Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45237	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible verbal disturbance involving a non-compliant person reportedly banging on a neighbor’s door near the 3000 block of Marshall Avenue in Cincinnati.	Marshall Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible disturbance involving a crowd near the (number withheld) block of Eaton Lane. Multiple units started toward the scene, but the response was later canceled when the group apparently moved on.	Eaton Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45229	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews conducted a precautionary check of a building on Winton Road after a possible fire report. Nothing was visible from the outside, and crews worked to gain access while requesting a key holder.	Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45224	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise disturbance near Reading Road and North Fred Shuttlesworth Circle involving a possible fireworks complaint, after a neighbor said a couple of kids were shooting firecrackers down the street. Another responding unit was later told to disregard, apparently related to the same incident.	Reading Rd & N Fred Shuttlesworth Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45229	Disturbance

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Median Home Price

$175,556

Average Rent

$2,019

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Nearby neighborhoods

Carthage Overview

Carthage is a suburban neighborhood in Cincinnati with a median home price of $175,556, making it more affordable than most Ohio neighborhoods. The average rent is $2,019, higher than 83.3% of Ohio neighborhoods.

The neighborhood features many historic homes built before 1940, with a vacancy rate of 7.4%, near the national median. It has a diverse population with a notable British ancestry presence.

Historic HomesAffordable HousingDiverseSuburban

Key Facts

Suburban Density	Suburban

Housing market and real estate character

Carthage’s housing stock is largely historic, with many homes built before 1940, and a balanced mix of owners and renters.

Historic Homes	60% built before 1939
Housing Type	Small to medium single-family homes and small apartments
Owner vs Renter Mix	Mixed ownership and rental

What buyers will notice right away

High concentration of historic homes offers unique character.

Median home prices below state median make it accessible for first-time buyers.

Families & Lifestyle

Carthage has a higher than average rate of single mother households and a lower childhood poverty rate compared to many U.S. neighborhoods.

Mixed Occupations — Employment spread across manufacturing (29.4%), sales and service (27.1%), and professional roles (24.3%).

Diverse Community — Notable British ancestry and 19.8% foreign-born residents.

Single Mother Households	20.8%
Child Poverty Rate	2.7%

Demographics & Culture

Income Level	Lower-middle income
Child Poverty Rate	2.7%
British Ancestry	3.2%
Languages Spoken	English, Spanish
Foreign Born	19.8%

Commute Patterns

Most residents drive alone to work, with many commuting 15 to 30 minutes, though a notable portion have longer commutes.

Carthage residents primarily rely on cars but have access to some public transit options.

Car Dependent — Majority drive alone to work.

Public Transit Use — 6% use bus, and some carpooling occurs.

Drive Alone Rate	76.5%
Carpool Rate	7.2%
Bus Commute Rate	6.0%
Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes

Homes for sale near 45216

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$219,900

4 bd | 2 ba | 2,455 sqft

5906 Highland Ave

Cincinnati, OH, 45267