Plain City, Ohio

Is Plain City, OH (Rosedale) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe2

Medium6

Low8

Other20

4 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved1

Assault0

Other3

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, emergency medical services responded to a report near South Street in Catawba for a woman who fell but was not injured. She has recent knee surgery.	South St, Catawba, OH	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported they successfully corralled loose animals and returned them to a pen near South Persimmon Street after contacting the owner.	Persimmon St, Catawba, OH 43010	Other Non-Crime Event
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch issued a bolo for two motorcycles reportedly speeding and swerving around other vehicles on I-70 east near State Route 49.	East St, South Vienna, OH 45369	Traffic
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy checked on a silver Honda Civic parked on the roadside near the state route 54 exit by South Vienna. The vehicle appeared possibly disabled or previously out of fuel, with no current crash reports associated with it. Dispatch planned to try to contact the registered owner by phone.	OH-54, South Vienna, OH	Traffic
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an automated crash detection alert for a possible traffic crash on Interstate 70 eastbound near Route 68 in Harmony Township, with traffic noise heard in the background.	East St, South Vienna, OH 45369	Traffic
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of possible reckless driving on eastbound I-70 near South Vienna, involving a U-Haul and a blue Dodge Charger. The Charger’s male driver reportedly stopped at a local gas station where a physical altercation may have occurred before both vehicles left eastbound.	N Urbana St, South Vienna, OH 45369	Traffic
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible physical altercation at a gas station in South Vienna, after which the involved people got into vehicles, including a Charger, and left heading eastbound.	N Urbana St, South Vienna, OH 45369	Assault Report
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible panic alarm at a business on Ritchie Drive near West Main. Units are being notified and someone plans to contact the business.	Ritchie Dr, South Vienna, OH 45369	Break-In
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a 12-year-old male with altered mental status after a fall near Davidson Road is reported.	Davidson Rd, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044	Medical Emergency
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received calls about a vehicle on its side near Tarbutton Road in South Vienna. Units checked the area and it was later clarified that a truck, described as a Ford Maverick, was on its side on private property. No injuries were reported over the radio, and the truck may have been in the process of being pulled out by a tractor.	Tarbutton Rd, South Vienna, OH 45369	Traffic

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Median Home Price

$435,747

Average Rent

$1,712

Vacancy Rate

1.4%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Rosedale is a remote rural neighborhood in Plain City, Ohio, with a low population density and a tight housing market.

It is known for its diverse languages, including a notable German/Yiddish speaking population, and a college-friendly environment.

RuralCollege-FriendlyLow VacancyDiverse Languages

Quick Facts

Population Density	40 residents/sq mile

Housing market and real estate character

Rosedale's housing consists mainly of medium to large single-family homes and mobile homes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999.

Housing Age	Mostly built 1970-1999 and some before 1940
Owner Occupied Rate	Majority owner occupied

What buyers will notice right away

Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand.

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

Families & Lifestyle

Rosedale is notable for its college-friendly environment and suitability for families with school-aged children.

Close to college amenities and relatively walkable.

Above average safety supports student and family lifestyles.

Executive & Professional Residents — 41.4% employed in executive, management, and professional roles.

College-Friendly Rank in Ohio	Top 9.9%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	41.4%
Income Rank	Above average
Child Poverty Rate	2.8%
Top Languages	["English (80.3%)","Spanish","German/Yiddish (4.5%)","Languages of India"]
Swiss Ancestry	3.0%
Ukrainian Ancestry	3.1%
Top Ancestries	["German (35.7%)","Irish (12.2%)","Mexican (11.1%)","English (10.8%)","Ukrainian (3.1%)"]