Rootstown Town Center, Rootstown, OH
Is Town Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe9
Medium8
Low22
Other74
16 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape2
Child involved7
Assault1
Other7
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Stroup Road after someone there reportedly texted 911 and did not respond to follow-up messages from dispatch. | Stroup Rd, Atwater, OH 44201 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a walk-in medical case involving low blood pressure was reported at a fire station near Station St. The patient may be associated with a location referred to as (number withheld). | Station St, Atwater, OH 44201 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is requested to assist a 67-year-old female near Porter Road in Atwater experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting. | Porter Rd, Atwater, OH 44201 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a car-versus-motorcycle crash near routes 224 and 183, with medical squads and two sheriff’s office units responding; units report en route and later on scene. | US-224 & OH-183, Atwater, OH 44201 | Traffic |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported crash involving a car and a motorcycle near the intersection of US-224 and OH-183. The male from the motorcycle was said to be in the back seat of a pickup truck when units arrived or were en route. | US-224 & OH-183, Atwater, OH 44201 | Traffic |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, marlboro Fire responded to a medical emergency near Allen Drive involving a woman with a urinary tract infection. | Allen Dr NE, Alliance, OH 44601 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving an unresponsive man, along with a lookout for a black Dodge pickup truck last seen traveling from Prospect Street toward Wilson Avenue in Atwater Township. | Wilson Ave & Prospect St, Atwater, OH 44201 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a home near Prospect Street in Atwater for a report of an unresponsive adult man in a yard or driveway, with CPR reportedly in progress by someone on scene. | Prospect St, Atwater, OH 44201 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a suspicious vehicle inside a gated area. The vehicle is first described as a black Chevy SUV, then as a black Dodge pickup truck possibly heading toward Wilson Avenue, with units trying to locate it. | Wilson Ave, Atwater, OH 44201 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested medical aid for a woman in Atwater who was reportedly having possible agonal breathing and turning cyanotic. Crews from Atwater and Marlboro were sent to a location on Porter Road, with additional manpower requested due to an extended ambulance arrival time from the hospital. | Porter Rd, Atwater, OH 44201 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$319,228
Average Rent
$1,555
Vacancy Rate
3.9%
Nearby neighborhoods
Rootstown Town Center Overview
Rootstown Town Center is a rural neighborhood in Rootstown, Ohio, with a median home price of $319,228, higher than 69.9% of Ohio neighborhoods.
Housing includes medium to small single-family homes and apartments, mostly built between 1940 and 1969, with some newer construction since 2000.
RuralOlder & Newer HomesExecutive Workforce
Quick Facts
| Commute 15-30 Minutes | 35.1% |
|---|---|
| Executive Employment | 46.2% |
Housing market and real estate character
Rootstown Town Center's housing is mostly owner-occupied, with a mix of older and newer homes and apartments.
| Owner Occupied | Majority |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Many built 1940-1969; some built 2000-present |
| Vacancy Rate | 3.9% |
| Housing Type | Single-family homes and apartments |
What buyers will notice right away
Includes both older homes and newer construction.
Most homes are owner occupied, indicating residential stability.
Vacancy rate below national average suggests steady demand.
Families & Lifestyle
Rootstown Town Center has a high share of executive and professional workers and low childhood poverty.
Upper-Middle Income — Income higher than 66.0% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Cultural Heritage — Notable Welsh and Scottish ancestry populations.
| Executive & Professional Employment | 46.2% |
|---|---|
| Sales & Service Employment | 19.9% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Above average |
|---|---|
| Welsh Ancestry | 2.1% |
| Scottish Ancestry | 5.0% |
Commute
Most residents drive alone with moderate commute times.
Rootstown Town Center residents mostly drive alone and have moderate commute times.
High Drive Alone Rate — 82.5% of workers drive alone to work.
Moderate Commutes — Most commute between 15 and 30 minutes, shorter than average.
| Commute 15-30 Minutes | 35.1% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 82.5% |
Homes for sale near 44201
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Rootstown Town Center?
The median home price is $319,228.
What languages are commonly spoken?
English is spoken by 97.2% of households.
What is the main employment sector?
46.2% work in executive, management, and professional occupations.