Neighborhood in Springfield, Ohio

Is Hustead / Limestone City a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe54

Medium91

Low101

Other374

25 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape4

Child involved6

Assault6

Other11

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 responders were dispatched near Dayton Springfield Road for a 68-year-old woman with chest pain.	Dayton Springfield Rd, Springfield, OH 45502	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible robbery at a gas station involving a note passed to the cashier. A white Jeep reportedly left westbound, occupied by one male and two females, and one occupant may have been armed.	Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387	Robbery Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call near West Millstone Drive at the intersection with East Millstone Drive and Crewwood Drive; a female in a black truck is reported to be breathing after initial concerns.	West St, Fairborn, OH 45324	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding emergent to a reported residential fire alarm near North Stafford Street in Yellow Springs, Ohio.	N Stafford St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are requested to meet a caller at a residence on East Emerson Avenue about a reported theft of a washer, computer, and tablet. The caller reports that the items were possibly taken by a known person after a peace officer had been at the location earlier.	E Emerson Ave, Fairborn, OH 45324	Theft Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are meeting a reporting party near Emerson Avenue about a possible theft of a computer and tablet that reportedly occurred after an earlier peace officer response.	E Emerson Ave, Fairborn, OH 45324	Theft Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are requested to meet a person at a gas station near Marathon and Kauffman about a possible menacing incident involving another known individual and a black Kia.	W Yellow Springs-Fairfield Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324	Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Allen Place in Yellow Springs for a reported 42-year-old man who appeared intoxicated on an unknown drug, with police already on scene. The call was later canceled.	Allen St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387	Substance Use
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a suspicious person, described as a white male, was reported sitting near Union Avenue close to Winton Lane, across from the car wash. Officers later noted a male may be lying in the road.	Union St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a suspicious black truck with a trailer carrying blue siding or similar materials. The vehicle was reportedly seen near a discount store and later parked in front of a local hotel.	Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387	Suspicious Activity

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Median Home Price

$277,354

Average Rent

$1,390

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Hustead / Limestone City is a rural neighborhood in Springfield, Ohio, with a median home price of $277,354, higher than over half of Ohio neighborhoods.

The area has mostly owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes, many built between 1940 and 1999, and a vacancy rate of 11.2%, above average nationally.

RuralOwner-OccupiedMedium to Large Homes

Quick Facts

Rural Neighborhood	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Hustead / Limestone City is primarily owner-occupied with a mix of medium to large single-family homes and mobile homes, mostly built between 1940 and 1999.

Owner-Occupied Housing	Almost exclusively owner-occupied
Housing Age	Many homes built 1940-1969 and 1970-1999

What buyers will notice right away

The high rate of owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

The elevated vacancy rate may indicate weaker demand or new housing not yet occupied.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a moderate income level with a mix of occupations shaping its character.

Established Community — Older homes and high owner occupancy suggest a well-established neighborhood.

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	38.3%
Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations	30.2%
Sales & Service Occupations	19.6%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Share	38.3%
Scots-Irish Ancestry	7.3%
British Ancestry	3.5%
German Ancestry	17.8%
Irish Ancestry	13.2%
English Ancestry	9.1%
English Language Speakers	99.0%