Newman / Town Center, North Lawrence, OH

Is Newman / Town Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe63

Medium83

Low65

Other284

8 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape1

Child involved5

Assault0

Other2

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, a medical call for a 41-year-old man with swelling in the groin area near Erickson Drive has been reported. EMS responded and arrived on scene.	Hudson Dr, Canal Fulton, OH 44614	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check on a reportedly highly intoxicated 47-year-old man near Samuel Court NW in Massillon after a neighbor reported he was outside crying and saying he only had nine months to live, with concern he might try to harm himself. It was unknown if any weapons were present.	Samuel Ct NW, Massillon, OH 44647	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police responding for a welfare check near Samuel Ct NW for a reportedly highly intoxicated man who was crying and saying he only had nine months to live; caller is concerned he may try to harm himself. Weapons are unknown.	Samuel Ct NW, Massillon, OH 44647	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were called to Colonial Avenue for a possible elderly male who had fallen and appeared intoxicated.	Colonial Ave, Canal Fulton, OH	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Colonial Avenue in Canal Fulton for an 89-year-old male who fell and appears intoxicated, between Bruce Street and Powley Street.	Colonial Ave, Canal Fulton, OH 44614	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are assisting an 86-year-old male with a lift assist near Colonial Avenue in Canal Fulton. There is also a report of an intoxicated male between Bruce Street and Powley Street.	Colonial Ave, Canal Fulton, OH 44614	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a house near Millrace Street Northwest in Massillon for a possible fire investigation after a sulfur smell was reported inside the home.	Millrace St NW, Massillon, OH 44647	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a medical call for a 64-year-old female fall victim near Manchester Avenue northwest in North Lawrence. Medic Two was dispatched and cross streets included Youth Street northwest and Worcester Street northwest, with access advised via the garage door.	Manchester Ave NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to an interior alarm at a business near Lafayette Drive for possible motion in a prize room. Units later indicated any activity appeared to be at the back of the building near a pavilion off High Mill.	Lafayette Dr NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, north Lawrence medic dispatched on mutual aid for Massillon to 28th Street Northwest for a possible fall victim who is a elderly female with a bleeding head injury.	28th St NW, Massillon, OH 44647	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$269,664

Average Rent

$2,226

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Newman / Town Center is a rural neighborhood in North Lawrence, Ohio, with mostly medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes built mainly between 1970 and 1999.

The area is family-friendly with top public schools, low crime, and a moderate vacancy rate of 6.2%.

RuralFamily-FriendlyModerate Vacancy

Quick Facts

Family-Friendly Rank	Top 9.1% in Ohio

Housing market and real estate character

Newman / Town Center's housing market includes mostly owner-occupied medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes with moderate vacancy.

Owner Occupied Rate	Majority owner occupied
Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes
Built 1970-1999	Many residences

What buyers will notice right away

Top 9.1% in Ohio for family-friendly environment with good schools and low crime.

Vacancy rate near national median, indicating stable housing demand.

Families & Lifestyle

Newman / Town Center is attractive to families valuing education and community, with a diverse occupational mix.

Strong public schools and low crime support family life.

Owner-occupied homes foster community stability.

Family-Friendly — Ranks among top 9.1% of Ohio neighborhoods for families due to schools and safety.

Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations	35.8%
Childhood Poverty Rate	10.2%

Demographics

Manufacturing & Laborer Share	35.8%
Childhood Poverty Rate	10.2%
Income Rank	Higher than 57.5% of U.S. neighborhoods
English Speakers	98.8%
Italian Speakers	11.3%
Top Ancestries	German (30.8%), Irish (17.6%), Italian (10.9%), English (9.0%), Greek (2.2%)