Painesville Southwest, OH

Is Painesville Southwest 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

$268,538

Average Rent

$2,140

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Nearby neighborhoods

Painesville Southwest Overview

Painesville Southwest is a suburban neighborhood in Ohio with a median home price of $268,538, above average in the state.

The community is ethnically diverse with notable Irish, German, Italian, English, and South American ancestries and a significant foreign-born population.

SuburbanOwner OccupiedDiverse Ancestry

Quick Facts

Child Poverty Rate	7.0%

Housing market and real estate character

Painesville Southwest features mostly medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, with strong owner occupancy.

Owner Occupied Rate
Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and townhomes
Built 1970-1999
Vacancy Rate	5.3%

What buyers will notice right away

Many homes built between 1970 and 1999 with some older homes.

Vacancy rate below average suggests steady housing demand.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood supports a diverse workforce and a strong carpool culture.

Multilingual Community — English is dominant, with Spanish, Italian, German/Yiddish, and Polish also spoken.

Upper-Middle Income	Higher than 60.7% of US neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	7.0%
Manufacturing & Labor Jobs	33.0%
Carpool Rate	22.3%

Demographics

Foreign Born Residents	10.0%
Income Level	Upper-middle income
Top Ancestries	Irish, German, Italian, English, South American
Languages Spoken	English (80%), Spanish, Italian, German/Yiddish, Polish

Commute

Residents enjoy short commutes with a high rate of carpooling.

Painesville Southwest residents benefit from short commutes and a strong carpool culture.

Short Commutes — Over one-third commute under 15 minutes.

Carpool Popularity — Carpooling rate exceeds 95% of US neighborhoods.

Drive Alone Rate	68.8%
Carpool Rate	22.3%
Typical Commute Time	Under 15 minutes (34.9%)

Homes for sale near 44077

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$400,000

4 bd | 3 ba | 2,237 sqft

6165 Grandridge Pointe Dr

Painesville, OH, 44077