Painesville City Center, OH

Is City Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe336

Medium356

Low633

Other1523

24 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape3

Child involved8

Assault7

Other9

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, an officer reports transporting a man to a location on River Road near Pulaski in Painesville. The reason for the transport is not stated in the radio traffic.	River St, Painesville, OH	Other Incidents
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance involving three people near Marine Street in Fairport Harbor. Radio traffic noted possible prior drug-related history for the reporting party.	Marine St, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a neighbor dispute near Hine Avenue in Painesville after a caller reported that a neighbor’s trash keeps blowing into their yard. Dispatch notes prior issues between neighbors at this location and indicates another unit may need to assist.	Hine Ave, Painesville, OH 44077	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a reported neighbor dispute on Hine Avenue, where a caller says a neighbor’s trash keeps blowing into their yard. Dispatch notes prior safety concerns at this location involving neighbor conflicts.	Hine Ave, Painesville, OH 44077	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact with a male pedestrian dressed in black near Longview and Richmond after he appeared to be lost and calling for a ride. The stop may be related to an earlier incident, and the vehicle plate checked by dispatch came back clear.	Richmond St, Painesville, OH 44077	Other Non-Crime Event
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a reported suspicious black GMC parked in a driveway near Elm St in Painesville. Occupants on scene reportedly denied driving the vehicle and did not provide identification. A registration check showed the vehicle registered to a local resident, and both the vehicle and the registered owner appeared to check clear.	Elm St, Painesville, OH 44077	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disturbance in the parking lot at Seneca Grove, involving a group of people screaming and yelling at each other. It is unknown if any weapons are involved.	Argonne Dr, Painesville, OH 44077	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible disturbance at the Seneca Grove apartment complex parking lot, where several people were reportedly screaming and arguing. Units responded to the area near specific buildings within the complex, and the anonymous caller did not see the incident but could hear it from inside.	Argonne Dr, Painesville, OH 44077	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance involving loud music and flashing lights reported near Eagle Street in Fairport Harbor, Ohio.	Eagle St, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent for a welfare check at a home on Forest Brook after an out-of-state sister reported she had not heard from two relatives for several weeks. A second unit was asked to respond as well.	Forestbrook Ln, Painesville, OH 44077	Missing Person

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Median Home Price

$196,116

Average Rent

$1,429

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Painesville City Center is an urban neighborhood with a median home price of $196,116 and a 3.4% vacancy rate.

It is home to a diverse population with many college students and a variety of languages spoken, including English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, and Chinese.

UrbanCollege FriendlyDiverse Languages

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Painesville City Center includes small to medium single-family homes and apartments, mostly renter occupied.

Housing Age	Many built before 1940 and some between 1970-1999
Housing Type Mix	Small to medium single-family homes and apartments
Owner Occupied Rate

What buyers will notice right away

Many homes are historic with a mix of renters and owners, indicating demand and potential for new construction.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a low income profile with a high childhood poverty rate and diverse occupations.

Occupational Mix — Residents work mainly in sales, manufacturing, clerical, and executive roles.

Childhood Poverty Rate	34.7%
Executive/Professional Occupations	17.5%

Demographics

Income Level	Low income
Foreign Born	19.0%
Top Ancestries	Mexican, German, Italian, Irish, Puerto Rican
Top Languages	English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Chinese

Commute

Many residents have short commutes, with a notable share walking to work.

Painesville City Center offers short commutes with diverse transportation modes including walking.

Walkability — 11.1% walk to work, well above national average.

Car Usage — Majority drive alone or carpool.

Drive Alone Rate	61.0%
Carpool Rate	17.6%
Walk to Work Rate	11.1%
Main Commute Time	Under 15 minutes

Homes for sale near 44077

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

$400,000

4 bd | 3 ba | 2,237 sqft

6165 Grandridge Pointe Dr

Painesville, OH, 44077