Ross Park, Cuyahoga Falls

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

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe670

Medium859

Low1427

Other3861

229 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape54

Child involved64

Assault25

Other96

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, emergency medical services dispatched to Byers Avenue near Ack Fowler Senior High Rise, close to Payne Avenue and West Market Street in Cuyahoga Falls.	Byers Ave & Payne Ave, Akron, OH 44302	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a welfare check at a Circle K on 4th Street after a caller reported the store should be closed but its lights were still on and cars were driving slowly in the area.	4th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a sick person near Rocky Brook Drive and Moonless Trail.	Rocky Brook Dr, Akron, OH 44313	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a suspicious vehicle near Tall Grass Circle, where a black four-door sedan with a canoe has reportedly been parked by the tennis court with its door open for about 30 minutes and no one inside.	Tall Grass Cir, Stow, OH 44224	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to reported breathing problems near East Bath Road, between Camden Run and Brook Point Lane.	Brookpoint Ln, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to a location near East Bath Road for a patient with breathing difficulties between Camden Rue and Brook Point Lane.	E Bath Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are closing Merriman Road at North Portage Path and Treaty Line due to downed wires and a reported fire, with multiple barricades requested.	Merriman Rd & N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44313	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to reports of wires down near a station on Merriman Road, with cross streets including North Portage Path and Treaty Line Road. Another call to Rocky Brook Drive was reported as false.	Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigate a reported carbon monoxide detector activation at a home near Avon Street by East Dalton Street and Norman Street.	Avon St, Akron, OH 44310	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police are responding to a harassment complaint near 5th Street in Cuyahoga Falls. The caller reported a prior physical assault earlier today and a possible death threat received by mail or email. The caller requested officers park down the street so neighbors do not notice.	5th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221	Assault Report

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Median Home Price

$222,870

Average Rent

$1,337

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Ross Park is a suburban neighborhood in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, featuring mostly medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings. The area has a median home price of $222,870, which is higher than 43.9% of Ohio neighborhoods.

The neighborhood has a low vacancy rate of 3.8%, suggesting steady demand. Many homes were built between 1940 and 1969, reflecting an established community.

SuburbanEstablished HomesModerate Price

Quick Facts

Suburban Neighborhood	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

Ross Park's housing stock is primarily owner-occupied, with a mix of medium to small single-family homes and small apartments. Most homes were built before 1970, indicating an older, established housing base.

Owner Occupied Rate	High
Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and small apartments
Housing Age	Many built between 1940 and 1969

What buyers will notice right away

Older homes and low vacancies suggest a stable residential environment.

Home prices are moderate compared to Ohio, offering affordability with suburban living.

Families & Lifestyle

Ross Park features a diverse cultural mix with notable European ancestries and a moderate income profile. The neighborhood supports a variety of occupations and family types.

Cultural Diversity — Residents include significant Austrian, Hungarian, and Polish ancestry groups, with 6.7% speaking Polish at home.

Occupational Mix — Employment spans executive, manufacturing, sales, and clerical roles, reflecting a varied workforce.

Children Below Poverty Line	21.2%
Executive/Professional Employment	31.8%

Demographics

Executive/Professional Share	31.8%
Middle Income	Higher income than 43.7% of U.S. neighborhoods
Top Ancestries	German (31.4%), Irish (24.3%), English (16.0%), Italian (10.1%), Polish (9.4%)
Top Languages	English (98.5%), Polish (6.7%)

Commute

Most residents have a relatively short commute, with many driving alone to work.

Ross Park offers convenient commute times with a high rate of solo driving, typical of suburban neighborhoods.

Short Commutes — 40% of residents commute between 15 and 30 minutes.

Car Dependence — Majority drive alone, reflecting suburban transportation patterns.

Typical Commute Time	15 to 30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	77.7%

Homes for sale near 44221

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

$189,900

4 bd | 2 ba | 1,464 sqft

1729 Newberry St

Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221