Austintown, OH
Is Austintown a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe89
Medium133
Low162
Other560
142 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape27
Child involved40
Assault13
Other68
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, a caller driving by reported that a woman was possibly hitting a man outside a residence on Emma Avenue, with two women and one man seen at the location. The caller planned to wait at another nearby address on Emma Avenue to speak with officers. | Emma St, Niles, OH 44446 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a business near South State Street for a reported stabbing involving a 37-year-old man with serious back wounds. | S State St, Girard, OH 44420 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible suspicious man pacing in front of a home near Pepper Street, then the call was canceled after an update that the person was a neighbor inside the residence. | Peffer, Niles, OH 44446 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a client acting violent and disruptive at a location on Russell Avenue. The caller requested both police and an ambulance, and an officer went en route and arrived in the area. | Russell Ave, Niles, OH 44446 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Main Street and Margaret for a reported gold Chevy boat with no registration, based on radio traffic referencing codes 1050 and 1059. | E Margaret Ave & N Main St, Niles, OH 44446 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check the area near North Road and Woodglen Avenue for a reported dirt bike disturbance. | North Rd & Woodglen Ave, Niles, OH 44446 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducts a traffic stop with a vehicle in the parking lot of a GetGo gas station. The officer reports being with the vehicle’s occupant. | Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH 44446 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible shoplifting suspect fleeing from a store in the Great E Plaza area. The male, dressed in all black, reportedly ran toward nearby businesses including a fitness center, where he may now be in a bathroom. Officers are checking the area. | Great E Plaza, Niles, OH 44446 | Theft Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near a fast food restaurant off Route 422 involving a vehicle with a reported male registered owner. | Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH 44446 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to check on a man reported missing for several days after a family member went to his home near Potomac Avenue, found the garage door open, and got no answer at the residence. | Potomac Ave, Niles, OH 44446 | Missing Person |
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Median Home Price
$245,877
Average Rent
$1,245
Vacancy Rate
6.5%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Austintown is a rural neighborhood in Youngstown, Ohio, with a mix of older and mid-century homes.
The area has moderate home prices and rental rates, with vacancy rates near the national median.
RuralModerate PriceDiverse Ancestry
Housing market and real estate character
Austintown's housing stock includes medium to small single-family homes and apartments, mostly owner occupied.
| Owner Occupied Rate | |
|---|---|
| Housing Type Mix | Medium to small single-family homes and apartments |
| Built 1940-1969 |
What buyers will notice right away
Many homes built mid-20th century with stable occupancy.
Rental prices are lower than most Ohio neighborhoods.
Families & Lifestyle
Austintown features a diverse community with strong sales, service, and manufacturing employment.
Diverse occupations support a balanced community.
Strong cultural heritage with significant Italian and Hungarian ancestry.
Cultural Diversity — High percentage of Italian speakers and residents with Italian and Hungarian roots.
| Sales & Service Employment | 32.1% |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Employment | 29.0% |
Demographics
| Executive/Professional Employment | 28.2% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
| Top Languages | ["English","Italian","Polish","Spanish"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Italian (21.3%)","Irish (16.7%)","German (15.1%)","English (12.2%)","Hungarian (7.2%)"] |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes, primarily driving alone with some carpooling.
Austintown residents mostly drive alone with short commutes, reflecting a car-dependent community.
Short Commutes — Over half commute under 30 minutes.
Car Reliance — High rate of driving alone to work.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 86.4% |
| Carpool Rate | 6.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What languages are spoken in Austintown?
English is most common, with Italian, Polish, and Spanish also spoken.
What is the housing age in Austintown?
Many homes were built between 1940 and 1969, with some newer homes as well.