Painesville, OH
Is Painesville West 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
$444,491
Average Rent
$2,757
Vacancy Rate
7.7%
Overview
Painesville West is a suburban neighborhood in Painesville, Ohio, featuring mostly new homes built since 2000.
The area has a mix of single-family homes and apartments with a moderate vacancy rate and a diverse cultural background.
SuburbanNew HomesDiverse Ancestry
Quick Facts
| Drive Alone to Work | 72.5% |
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Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Painesville West is dominated by newer single-family homes and apartments, with a balanced owner and renter mix.
| Homes Built After 1999 | 92.9% |
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What buyers will notice right away
Almost all homes were built since 2000, giving the neighborhood a modern feel.
Vacancy rate is near the national median, indicating stable demand.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a strong executive and professional presence and a notable Italian-speaking community.
Upper-Middle Income — The neighborhood is above average in income with a low child poverty rate.
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 56.5% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| Italian Language Speakers | 19.8% |
| Drive Alone to Work | 72.5% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 56.5% |
|---|---|
| Income Rank | Higher than 73.9% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Croatian Ancestry | 1.4% |
| Hungarian Ancestry | 3.0% |
| Top Languages | English (94.0%), Italian, Polish |
| Top Ancestries | German (19.0%), Italian (17.6%), Irish (16.3%), English (10.1%), Puerto Rican (4.9%) |
Commute
Most residents drive alone to work with moderate commute times.
Painesville West offers typical suburban commuting patterns with a majority driving alone and moderate commute times.
Car-Dependent — Most residents rely on private vehicles for commuting.
Moderate Commutes — Many have commutes between 15 and 30 minutes.
| Drive Alone | 72.5% |
|---|---|
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Commute 15-30 Minutes | 43.3% |
Homes for sale near 44077
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
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4 bd | 4 ba | 3,000 sqft
Millan II w/Office Plan, Ascot Farms
Painesville, OH, 44077
Frequently Asked Questions
How new are the homes in Painesville West?
About 92.9% of homes were built after 1999, making it a very new neighborhood.
What is the child poverty rate?
5.8% of children live below the federal poverty line, lower than 61.5% of U.S. neighborhoods.