South Point, Ohio

Is Deering / Forestdale a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe125

Medium181

Low238

Other448

68 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape8

Child involved14

Assault10

Other38

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, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary or trespassing incident near Apple Blossom Lane after a caller reported four juveniles allegedly kicked in a front door and then ran away on foot. The juveniles were last reported sitting at the end of the road, and no description was available.	Cs-2002, Ashland, KY 41101	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a business on Greenup Avenue, where a motion sensor at the back left of the main building was activated and contact with the keyholder could not be made. A unit also referenced the Taco Bell location at the rear of the property.	Greenup Ave, Ashland, KY 41101	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, crews were dispatched for a motor vehicle crash with possible injuries: a single vehicle reportedly struck a tree head-on and went off the roadway near West 12th Street and Monroe Avenue. No units were initially on scene and the occupant’s injury status was unknown.	Monroe Ave & 12th St W, Huntington, WV 25704	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to the area of West 12th Street and Monroe Avenue in Huntington for a reported vehicle that struck a tree. Radio traffic later indicated there appeared to be no damage at the scene other than to the involved car.	Monroe Ave & 12th St W, Huntington, WV 25704	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported trash fire in an alley near the 700 block of Washington Avenue, possibly started by unhoused individuals and located about 20 feet from a building. Engine 4 arrived and reported a large trash fire and took command of the scene.	Washington Ave, Huntington, WV 25701	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a local park for a possible property issue after a caller reported that her sister left a phone behind there.	Jackson Ave, Huntington, WV 25704	Other Incidents
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of two juveniles seen inside the Red Cross building near Blackburn Avenue. The juveniles, described by their clothing, had reportedly left on foot toward 29th Street before officers arrived. Units checked the building and surrounding area.	Blackburn Ave, Ashland, KY 41101	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a possible warrant service at a location on Stratton Drive in Ashland, Kentucky.	Stratton Dr, Ashland, KY 41101	Other Incidents
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported trespass-related complaint at a residence near Belmont Street, where a person who was believed to have been previously trespassed from the property was reported to have been there and then left in a white car in an unknown direction.	Belmont St, Ashland, KY 41101	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a female in her 40s fell while mowing grass near 39th Street and is responsive. Emergency units have been dispatched and arrived on scene.	39th Street, Ashland, KY 41101	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$210,340

Average Rent

$1,184

Vacancy Rate

24.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Deering / Forestdale is a rural neighborhood in South Point, Ohio, with mostly medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes.

The area has a high vacancy rate of 24.8%, which is above most U.S. neighborhoods, indicating many empty properties.

RuralMedium-Sized HomesHigh Vacancy

Quick Facts

Rural Neighborhood	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Deering / Forestdale mainly consists of owner-occupied medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes, with many built between 1970 and 1999.

Owner Occupied Rate	Majority
Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes
Housing Age	Many built between 1970 and 1999, some between 1940 and 1969

What buyers will notice right away

The high vacancy rate suggests many empty homes, which may affect neighborhood stability.

Most homes were built between 1940 and 1999, indicating an established community.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a mix of occupations and a significant portion of children living below the poverty line.

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

Children Below Poverty Line	31.5%
Manufacturing & Laborer Employment	30.6%
Executive & Professional Employment	30.6%

Demographics

Income Level	Lower-middle income
Top Language	English (99.8%)
Top Ancestries	German (13.4%), Irish (13.1%), English (10.3%), Italian (2.3%)

Commute

Most residents drive alone to work, with a majority commuting between 15 and 30 minutes.

High drive-alone rate indicates reliance on private vehicles for commuting.

Car Dependency — Most residents drive alone, reflecting limited public transit options.

Short Commute — Majority have commutes under 30 minutes, which may reduce travel stress.

Drive Alone Rate	91.8%
Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes

Homes for sale near 45680

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