Riverside North Neighborhood
Is Riverside North a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe239
Medium277
Low335
Other985
98 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape8
Child involved43
Assault6
Other43
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 dispatched near an apartment on Bell Crossing Road for a report of a suspicious vehicle. A caller reported a black sedan repeatedly circling the area and later said the interior lights were on in their gray Hyundai Elantra, raising concern that someone may have been trying to take the vehicle. | Belle Crossing Rd Unit J, Dublin, OH 43016 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible domestic dispute at a hotel on Reflections Drive in Dublin involving a caller and her husband. The caller is in a specific room, and there is mention of a history of similar incidents and that she may be trying to leave him. | Reflections Dr, Dublin, OH 43017 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units with an engine and ladder company arrived at a three-story hospital, where nothing was visibly on fire, and began investigating a possible incident. | University Blvd, Dublin, OH 43016 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported noise complaint involving at least two females in a black Honda Civic playing loud music while parked on Camden Circle in Dublin, Ohio. | Camden Cir, Dublin, OH 43016 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked on a suspicious vehicle at Murphy Park in Powell. A records check was done on the vehicle and its registered owner, a 49-year-old male, who appeared to have valid status. | Murphy Park, 356 Day Light Ln, Powell, OH 43065 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report from a caller at a business on West Olentangy Street about a man and woman who had been on foot there about two and a half hours earlier. The caller said the woman appeared scared, and only the man’s first name was known. It was unclear whether they had a vehicle in the area. | W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic hazard involving a loose white and black husky running across the road near Sawmill Road and Abbey Church Road, with animal control notified. | Abbey Church Rd & Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43017 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a man in his fifties drinking alcohol outside a gas station on Tuttle Crossing Boulevard and refusing to leave. | Tuttle Crossing Blvd, Dublin, OH 43016 | Substance Use |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported fire alarm near Edwards Farm Road in Hilliard, Ohio, with crews responding on the Northwest Fireground 1 channel. | Edwards Farms Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit responded to a reported injured fall patient near Haydens Reserve Way and Slater Ridge. | Haydens Reserve Way, Hilliard, OH 43026 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$446,731
Average Rent
$2,412
Vacancy Rate
5.2%
Neighborhood Overview
Riverside North is an urban neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio with diverse housing and a high work-from-home population.
The area features small to medium apartments and single-family homes built mostly between 1970 and the present.
UrbanHigh Work From HomeDiverse Housing
Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 5.2% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Riverside North offers a mix of small to medium apartments and single-family homes with moderate vacancy.
| Row House Share | 27.0% |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1970-1999 and newer |
What buyers will notice right away
Includes apartments, rowhouses, and single-family homes.
Vacancy is below average, indicating steady demand.
Families & Lifestyle
Riverside North has a high rate of single mother households and a diverse occupational mix.
High work-from-home rate supports flexible lifestyles.
Diverse housing supports varied household types.
Work From Home Hub — One of the highest rates of remote work nationally.
Diverse Community — Mix of executives, clerical, sales, and labor occupations.
| Single Mother Households | 20.7% |
|---|
Demographics
| Executive Occupation Share | 58.7% |
|---|---|
| Income Rank | Above average |
| Foreign Born | 20.3% |
| Welsh Ancestry | 4.8% |
| English Language | 71.9% |
| Urdu Language | 1.2% |
Commute
Residents have relatively short commutes with a mix of driving and walking.
Riverside North supports a flexible commute with many working from home and some walking.
High Remote Work — 37.5% work from home, among the highest nationally.
Short Commutes — Most residents commute 15-30 minutes.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 53.1% |
| Walk to Work Rate | 5.8% |
Homes for sale near 43017
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4 bd | 3 ba | 3,360 sqft
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Dublin, OH, 43017
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of homes are common in Riverside North?
A mix of apartments, rowhouses, and single-family homes.
How many residents work from home?
37.5%, higher than 98.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.
What is the median home price?
$446,731.