Northgate Neighborhood
Is Northgate a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe599
Medium633
Low1020
Other2969
82 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape25
Child involved19
Assault11
Other32
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, dispatch reports a possible domestic dispute near Walden Glen, involving an intoxicated grandmother who is reportedly refusing to open the door. | Walden Glen Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45231 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report of a suspicious occupied vehicle that has been parked for several hours near handicap spaces by the pool at a clubhouse on Commons Circle in Cincinnati. | Commons Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45251 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving one person was reported near Quality Inn at Chase Plaza Drive and Smiley Avenue. | Chase Plaza Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45240 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic dispute at a hotel on Chase Plaza Drive. The caller, who was reportedly waiting in a GMC in the parking lot, disconnected before more details were obtained. | Chase Plaza Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45240 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducts a traffic stop on a vehicle near West Galbraith Road and Brownsway Lane, possibly involving an Ohio-registered vehicle and a specific license plate. | Brownsway Ln & W Galbraith Rd, White Oak, OH 45239 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical dispatch to a location near Mill Road and Winton Woods for a 77-year-old female needing assistance. | W Mill Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS lift assist was reported near Winton Woods at Mill Road and Miles Road intersection, involving Stone Ridge Apartment complex. | Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency may involve a female adult near Winton Woods at Mill Road, (number withheld). | W Mill Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible domestic dispute near Adams Road, where a woman reported verbal conflict with her boyfriend and said he had locked her out of the home while she waited on the porch. | Adams Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic dispute near Adams Road after a caller reported verbal conflict with her boyfriend. | Adams Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 | Domestic Dispute |
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Median Home Price
$225,496
Average Rent
$2,351
Vacancy Rate
9.8%
Nearby neighborhoods
Northgate Overview
Northgate is a suburban neighborhood in Cincinnati with a median home price of $225,496, above average in Ohio.
Housing includes medium to large single-family homes and small apartments, mostly built between 1970 and 1999.
SuburbanMostly Owner OccupiedHigher Vacancy Rate
Quick Facts
| Suburban Neighborhood | Yes |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Northgate's housing is mostly owner occupied with a notable vacancy rate above average nationally.
| Housing Age (1970-1999) | Many residences |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied Rate | Majority owner occupied |
What buyers will notice right away
Most homes built between 1970 and 1999.
Vacancy rate suggests some unoccupied homes or new construction.
Families & Lifestyle
Northgate has a middle-income population with a diverse occupational mix and moderate childhood poverty.
Occupational Diversity — Residents work in executive, manufacturing, sales, and clerical roles.
| Executive/Professional Occupations | 41.5% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
Demographics
| Executive/Professional Share | 41.5% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Middle income |
| German Ancestry | 19.1% |
| English Language | 92.8% |
| Spanish Language | 5.4% |
Commute
Most residents drive alone with commute times mostly between 15 and 30 minutes.
Northgate residents mostly drive alone with shorter than average commute times.
Car Dependency — High rate of driving alone.
Short Commutes — Most commutes are under 30 minutes.
| Drive Alone Rate | 78.4% |
|---|---|
| Walk to Work Rate | 6.0% |
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
Homes for sale near 45251
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$180,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,052 sqft
8794 Carrousel Park Cir Unit 137
Cincinnati, OH, 45251
$178,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,208 sqft
8773 Carrousel Park Cir Unit 155
Cincinnati, OH, 45251
$174,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,208 sqft
8790 Carrousel Park Cir Unit 142
Cincinnati, OH, 45251
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Northgate?
The median home price is $225,496.
What languages are commonly spoken?
English is spoken by 92.8% of households; Spanish is spoken by 5.4%.