Eastern Hills Neighborhood

Is Eastern Hills a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore
69

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe460
Medium544
Low783
Other2692

68 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape19
Child involved27
Assault5
Other25

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime dateCrime descriptionAddressCrime category
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible apartment fire alarm near Center Hill Meadows off I-675 and Alpha Drive in Beavercreek, Ohio.Centre Dr, Beavercreek, OHFire
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews dispatched for a reported suicide attempt involving a female cutting herself with a razor near Arcadia (exact street type unclear from transcript).Arcadia Blvd, Dayton, OH 45420Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers appear to be conducting a vehicle stop or search involving a white Chevrolet Malibu traveling from Harshman Road toward Springfield Street westbound in Dayton, Ohio.Harshman Rd, Dayton, OHTraffic
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a Walmart near North Fairfield Road and nearby cross streets.N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432Fire
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 16 responded to a lift assist near Marchmont Drive in Fairborn, Ohio.Marchmont Dr, Fairborn, OH 45324Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Grayson Lane for a possible emotionally disturbed person after a male caller repeatedly phoned 911, rambling and not making sense, and asking to contact a deputy clerk.Grayson Ln, Beavercreek, OH 45430Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, medical responders discuss a patient in the parking lot near Wayne Avenue.Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45420Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle possibly struck a baby deer on Old Heritage Way in Beavercreek, with the caller remaining on scene and the deer injured.Old Heritage Way, Beavercreek, OH 45432Traffic
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a 911 hang-up was received near Woodman Drive. A caller reported two people passed out in a Dodge vehicle and that a passenger ran from the vehicle.Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45432Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a medical alarm near Nordale Avenue in Dayton.Nordale Ave, Dayton, OH 45420Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price
$125,801
Average Rent
$1,211
Vacancy Rate
8.9%

Eastern Hills Overview

Eastern Hills is a suburban neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio, with mostly older single-family homes and apartments built between 1940 and 1999.

The median home price is $125,801 and average rent is $1,211, both below most Ohio neighborhoods. Vacancy rate is 8.9%, near the national median.

SuburbanAffordableHigh Divorcee Concentration

Quick Facts

Divorcee ConcentrationHigher than 96.4% of U.S. neighborhoods

Housing market and real estate character

Eastern Hills features mostly older homes built between 1940 and 1999, with a mix of single-family homes and apartments occupied by owners and renters.

Housing AgeMany homes built 1940-1969; some 1970-1999
Housing TypeMix of single-family homes and apartments

What buyers will notice right away

Older housing stock offers well-established community feel.
Both owners and renters occupy the housing.
Vacancy rate near national average.

Families & Lifestyle

Eastern Hills has a notably high concentration of divorcees and a higher child poverty rate than most U.S. neighborhoods.

High divorcee presence may reflect community dynamics.
Child poverty rate is above average, indicating economic challenges.
Diverse Occupations — Residents work in sales, manufacturing, executive, and clerical jobs.
Divorcee ConcentrationHigher than 96.4% of U.S. neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate27.7%

Demographics & Diversity

Executive & Professional Share25.4%
Income LevelLow income
Child Poverty Rate27.7%
Greek Language Speakers1.7%
Languages SpokenEnglish 90.2%, Spanish, Italian
Top AncestriesGerman 21.5%, Irish 7.6%, English 6.9%, Mexican 6.0%, Scottish 4.1%

Commute

Most residents commute 15 to 30 minutes, with a high rate of driving alone and some carpooling.

Eastern Hills offers moderate commute times with predominant car use.

Moderate Commutes — Nearly half commute 15-30 minutes.
Car Usage — Most residents drive alone; carpooling is common.
Commute Time 15-30 Minutes47.9%
Drive Alone Rate83.3%
Carpool Rate14.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Eastern Hills?

The median home price is $125,801.

How common are divorcees in Eastern Hills?

The neighborhood has a higher concentration of divorcees than 96.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.

What is the child poverty rate?

27.7%, higher than 79.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.

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