Columbus, Ohio

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

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe2295

Medium2758

Low3468

Other8093

280 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape66

Child involved85

Assault26

Other118

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, medical emergency reported near Westerville Estates on Finch Road at cross streets Huron Avenue and Harlem Road. Medic 451 dispatched to respond.	N Huron Ave, Columbus, OH 43204	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a report of abdominal pain near Airport Drive and Cassidy Avenue, at a hotel location.	Airport Dr, Columbus, OH 43219	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS dispatched to a location near Airport Drive and Chase Drive for abdominal pain. Medic 20 assigned to the scene.	Airport Dr, Columbus, OH 43219	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a reported hemorrhage at a location on Clinton Street near North Fourth Street, with Medic 13 responding.	Clinton St, Columbus, OH 43202	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched for a reported hemorrhage at a location on Clinton Street near North Fourth Street and a dead end in Columbus, Ohio.	Clinton St, Columbus, OH 43202	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a man in a black shirt and black shorts running in and out of traffic near East Fifth and Cleveland Avenue, reportedly approaching cars and asking for help before leaving the area.	Cleveland Ave & E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a repeat disturbance at a residence near Plum St in Columbus, where a caller says a roommate is still arguing and officers are requested to return.	Plum St, Columbus, OH 43204	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, there is a medical alarm at a location near North Champion Avenue, apartment number withheld, near Hawthorne Avenue and Haley Hill Drive. Dispatch one and Medic one are assigned.	N Champion Ave, Columbus, OH 43203	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched near Lockbourne Road and Refugee Road in Columbus to check on a man walking in the roadway and approaching cars to ask for money. He was last reported walking northbound on Lockbourne Road.	Refugee Rd & Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters are dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a business on South Front Street in Columbus, with an engine and ladder company responding and nearby cross streets mentioned for location.	S Front St, Columbus, OH	Fire

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Median Home Price

$435,594

Average Rent

$1,382

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Walk to Work Rate

26.5%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Downtown Southeast is a suburban neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, with a median home price of $435,594 and average rent of $1,382. Housing is dominated by small apartments and high-rise complexes, many built before 1940 or recently after 2000.

The neighborhood has a very high share of residents living alone (70.7%), low child poverty (0.0%), and a notable walk-to-work rate (26.5%), reflecting its urban character.

SuburbanHigh WalkabilityHigh Vacancy

Quick Facts

Residents Living Alone	70.7%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Downtown Southeast is mostly renter occupied, with a near-record concentration of small apartments and high-rise buildings.

Renter Occupied Housing	Majority
Housing Size	96.5% small (studio to two bedroom)
Housing Type	88.0% apartment complexes/high-rises

What buyers will notice right away

Almost all housing units are small apartments, a rare feature nationally.

Vacancy rate is well above average, indicating possible weak demand or new construction.

Families & Lifestyle

Downtown Southeast has a very high proportion of residents living alone and no child poverty, reflecting a unique household profile.

Walkable Urban Lifestyle — Over a quarter of residents walk to work, one of the highest rates nationally.

Residents Living Alone	70.7%
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	42.2%
Income Level	Low income
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
Foreign Born Residents
Top Languages	English (91.4%), Spanish, French
Top Ancestries	German (31.5%), Irish (10.8%), Polish (9.8%), Italian (8.7%), Puerto Rican (6.6%)

Commute

Residents enjoy short commutes with a high walk-to-work rate and moderate drive-alone rate.

Downtown Southeast offers very short commutes and high walkability, supporting an urban lifestyle.

Short Commutes — Half of commuters spend under 15 minutes traveling to work.

Walkability — High walk-to-work rate reflects neighborhood's urban character.

Main Commute Time	Under 15 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	58.1%
Walk to Work Rate	26.5%

Homes for sale near 43215

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$165,000

3 bd | 3 ba | 1,627 sqft

43215 Creek Cir APT 502

Hammond, LA, 70402