North Ridgeville, OH

Is Olive Ave / Cross St a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe137

Medium188

Low502

Other563

49 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape8

Child involved20

Assault7

Other18

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 were dispatched to a home near Augusta Drive after a caller who was dog sitting reported possible suspicious noises around the residence and requested a check of the property.	Augusta Dr, Elyria, OH 44035	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency was reported at Ely Square where a person was knocked out of a wheelchair. Units checked the area and later confirmed all parties were okay and had left the scene.	Ely Square, Elyria, OH 44035	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Bainbridge Road in North Ridgeville, Ohio, and requested a records check on a vehicle plate.	Bainbridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched for a possible injury involving a minor who fell near Oakdale Circle, between Rusher Court and Heatherwood Drive.	Oakdale Cir, Elyria, OH 44035	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency was reported at a care facility on Detroit Road, where a caller in a specific room said she was very sick, needed medicine, and could not get up to answer the door.	Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discuss a possible shoplifting incident connected to a previous theft reported at a discount store on Broad Street. They review items in a Walgreens bag, including paper towels, that the person claims to have purchased but cannot show a receipt for.	Broad St, Elyria, OH 44035	Theft Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported people fishing in a pond behind a residence near Legends Way. The individuals were reportedly gone by the time deputies followed up, and the caller declined to speak with them but requested extra patrols because similar activity happens frequently.	Legends Way, Grafton, OH 44044	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a possible family disturbance at a home near Lee Avenue after a caller to 911 reported having trouble with her mother and screaming was reportedly heard in the background. Dispatch later spoke with a person at the home who appeared upset, and officers were expected to check the residence.	Lee Ave, North Ridgeville, OH 44039	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise complaint near a nursery on Center Road, where cannons were said to be going off every few minutes and disturbing nearby residents.	Center Rd, Avon, OH 44011	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to Bainbridge Road and Route 83 for a possible traffic hazard involving a vehicle hauling another vehicle on a trailer. It was clarified as a disabled hauling vehicle rather than a crash, and an officer remained on scene to direct traffic.	OH-83 & Bainbridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039	Traffic

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Median Home Price

$228,178

Average Rent

$1,889

Vacancy Rate

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Olive Ave / Cross St is a suburban neighborhood in North Ridgeville, Ohio, featuring mostly medium to large single-family homes and townhomes built mainly between 1970 and 1999.

The area has a very low vacancy rate of 0.0%, indicating strong housing demand and limited supply, with a median home price of $228,178 and average rent of $1,889.

SuburbanMedium to Large HomesLow Vacancy

Quick Facts

Same-Sex Households	3.2%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Olive Ave / Cross St is dominated by owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999.

Owner Occupied Rate	High
Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and townhomes
Housing Age	Many built between 1970 and 1999

What buyers will notice right away

The 0.0% vacancy rate indicates strong demand and limited availability, which may affect pricing and competition.

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, offering established residential character.

Families & Lifestyle

Olive Ave / Cross St has a notable presence of same-sex couples and a diverse cultural background, contributing to its unique community character.

Diverse Ancestry — Residents include significant populations with Yugoslav, Ukrainian, Polish, Irish, German, English, Italian, and Polish ancestries.

Cultural Linguistics — 8.1% of residents primarily speak Polish at home, higher than 97.1% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Same-Sex Households	3.2%
Owner Occupied Homes	Majority

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	37.7%
Manufacturing and Laborer Occupations	25.3%
Child Poverty Rate	1.7%
Income Level	Middle income
Top Languages	English (97.5%), Polish (8.1%)
Top Ancestries	Irish (28.3%), German (26.5%), English (13.0%), Italian (12.7%), Polish (9.4%)

Commute

Most residents drive alone to work, with a majority commuting between 15 and 30 minutes.

Olive Ave / Cross St offers a manageable commute for most residents, supporting a suburban lifestyle reliant on private vehicles.

High Drive Alone Rate — 83.3% of residents drive alone, reflecting car dependency.

Short Commute Times — 52.2% commute between 15 and 30 minutes, shorter than average.

Drive Alone Rate	83.3%
Main Commute Time	15 to 30 minutes

Homes for sale near 44039

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

$319,900

4 bd | 2 ba | 1,772 sqft

35888 Chestnut Ridge Rd

North Ridgeville, OH, 44039