
Is Allentown / Kemp a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
100 Registered Offenders Nearby
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 conducted a traffic stop involving a silver 2016 Chrysler near Elmview Drive in Lima. The license plate and the female driver reportedly appeared valid with no recent issues found. | Elmview Dr, Fort Shawnee, OH 45806 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to an alarm at a location on South Scott Street. The alarm shut off on its own and the exterior appeared secure, with no caller identified, and units indicated the scene was clear. | S Scott St, Lima, OH 45804 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible 911 hang-up from a residence on Terrace Court in Lima, Ohio, and there was no answer when they called back. | Terrace Ct, Lima, OH 45801 | Suspicious Call |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a 51-year-old male sitting on a porch who activated a medical alert near S West St in Lima. The exact problem is unknown. | 1/2 S West St, Lima, OH 45804 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are sent to a hotel on North Elizabeth Street for a priority call involving a 54-year-old man with a possible stroke. | N Elizabeth St, Lima, OH 45801 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue was dispatched to a location on North Elizabeth Street for a reported 54-year-old man with a possible stroke. | N Elizabeth St, Lima, OH 45801 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a residence near West McKibben Street in Lima for a reported active domestic or family disturbance. Radio traffic indicated a male reportedly entered the home and the female caller was hiding in a bathroom while units responded. | W McKibben St, Lima, OH 45801 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire in an alley between the 1000 block of South Union and South Central in Lima. The address was updated to a location near the 1000 block of South Central Avenue, where responders found an apparent small 10 by 10 burn pile behind a residence. Units requested that the call be closed after confirming the situation. | S Central Ave, Lima, OH 45804 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters from station 1400 are dispatched to a reported large trash and furniture fire with black smoke near the 1800 block of Lennox Avenue in Lima, Ohio. | Lennox Ave, Lima, OH 45804 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire in an alley between the 1000 blocks of South Union and South Central in Lima, with someone reporting visible flames. | S Central Ave 1000 block, Lima, OH 45804 | Fire |
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Overview
Allentown / Kemp is a rural neighborhood in Lima, Ohio, with a median home price of $355,574, making it more expensive than most neighborhoods in Ohio and the U.S.
The neighborhood features mostly medium to large single-family homes built between 1970 and 1999, with a strong owner-occupancy rate and low real estate vacancies.
Quick Facts
| Rural Neighborhood | Yes |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
The housing stock in Allentown / Kemp consists mainly of medium to large single-family homes, with most residences owner occupied and built between 1970 and 1999.
| Owner Occupied Rate | Most homes owner occupied |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Medium to large single-family homes and small apartment buildings |
| Housing Age | Many homes built 1970-1999, some 1940-1969 |
| Vacancy Rate | 5.7% |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Allentown / Kemp offers a family-friendly environment with very low child poverty and a high share of executive and professional residents.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Share | 45.8% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 45.8% |
|---|---|
| Sales & Service Occupations | 20.8% |
| Clerical & Tech Support | 18.2% |
| Manufacturing & Labor | 15.3% |
| English Speakers | 95.7% |
| Italian Speakers | 3.9% |
| German Ancestry | 48.7% |
| Swiss Ancestry | 1.3% |
Commute
Most residents enjoy short commutes, with nearly half traveling less than 15 minutes to work.
Allentown / Kemp residents benefit from short commutes and high rates of driving alone, reflecting convenient access to workplaces.
| Commute Under 15 Minutes | 45.6% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 86.0% |
| Carpool Rate | 7.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Allentown / Kemp?
The median home price is $355,574, higher than 73.2% of Ohio neighborhoods.
How diverse is the neighborhood?
The neighborhood has a strong German ancestry presence at 48.7%, with English and Italian also represented.
What is the child poverty rate?
Child poverty is extremely low at 0.0%, lower than 100% of U.S. neighborhoods.