Victorian Village East

Is Victorian Village East 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

$416,472

Average Rent

$2,469

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Nearby neighborhoods

Victorian Village East Overview

Victorian Village East is a densely urban neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, known for its historic residences mostly built before 1939 and some newer constructions since 2000.

The neighborhood features a high concentration of small apartments, with 84.3% of homes being studios or one- to two-bedroom units, and a renter-occupied majority.

UrbanHistoric HomesHigh RentProfessional Community

Quick Facts

Professional Occupation Share	66.9%

Housing market and real estate character

Victorian Village East's housing market is dominated by small apartments and a high renter occupancy rate.

Renter Occupied Rate	Majority
Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms or studios)	84.3%
Historic Homes Built Before 1940	Majority

What buyers will notice right away

Most residences are renter occupied, reflecting a rental-focused housing market.

The neighborhood has one of the highest shares of small apartments in the U.S.

Vacancy rate is above average, possibly due to new construction or weaker demand.

Families & Lifestyle

Victorian Village East has a unique demographic profile with many residents living alone and a very low child poverty rate.

High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

Professional Community — 66.9% of residents work in executive, management, and professional roles.

Predominantly Single Households — A large share of households are single-person, reflecting a lifestyle focused on individual living.

Households with People Living Alone	66.0%
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Demographics & Culture

College Educated Adults	83.7%
Middle Income	Moderate
Foreign Languages Spoken	English 92.6%, Spanish 3.7%, Russian 1.6%
Top Ancestries	German 27.3%, Irish 16.0%, Italian 10.9%, English 10.7%, Asian 6.3%
Unique Ancestries	Lithuanian 2.3%, Scots-Irish 3.7%

Commute Patterns

Most residents have short commutes and primarily drive alone to work.

Victorian Village East offers convenient commute times with a majority driving alone and a notable share walking to work.

Short Commutes — 45.5% of commuters spend 15-30 minutes traveling to work.

Car Ownership Useful — Most residents drive alone, but walking is also common.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	57.1%
Walk to Work Rate	8.4%

Homes for sale near 43215

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$165,000

3 bd | 3 ba | 1,627 sqft

43215 Creek Cir APT 502

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