Bowlusville / Glen Echo, OH
Is Springfield, OH (Bowlusville / Glen Echo) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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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
$363,089
Vacancy Rate
2.8%
Vacancy Rate
2.8%
Overview
Bowlusville / Glen Echo is a rural neighborhood in Springfield, Ohio, with a median home price of $363,089.
The housing supply is tight with a low vacancy rate of 2.8%.
RuralUpper-Middle IncomeLow Vacancy
Quick Facts
| Average Rent | $1,654 |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Bowlusville / Glen Echo's housing is mostly owner-occupied single-family homes and townhomes.
| Owner Occupied Rate | |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Built mostly 1970-1999 and some 2000+ |
What buyers will notice right away
Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand and limited supply.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a strong professional workforce and a mix of occupations.
Balanced Workforce — A mix of professional and manufacturing jobs shapes the neighborhood's character.
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 43.0% |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations | 26.1% |
| Children Below Poverty Line | 10.3% |
Demographics
| Income Rank | Higher than 79.9% of US neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Irish Ancestry | 15.6% |
| English Ancestry | 14.1% |
| German Ancestry | 13.3% |
| Swiss Ancestry | 4.1% |
| Languages Spoken | English (96.9%) |
Commute
Most residents drive alone with commute times mostly under 30 minutes.
Bowlusville / Glen Echo residents mostly drive alone with short commute times.
High Drive Alone Rate — 89.0% of commuters drive alone, exceeding most US neighborhoods.
Short Commutes — Nearly half commute between 15 and 30 minutes.
| Drive Alone to Work | 89.0% |
|---|---|
| Typical Commute Time | 15-30 minutes (49.6%) |
Homes for sale near 43010
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vacancy rate in Bowlusville / Glen Echo?
The vacancy rate is 2.8%, lower than 80.7% of US neighborhoods.
What ancestries are common in Bowlusville / Glen Echo?
Irish, English, German, and Swiss ancestries are most common.