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Bowling Green, Kentucky · ZIP 42101

Bowling Green — ZIP 42101

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Bowling Green (42101) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Bowling Green. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $242K.

39OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency27%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100
Typical home value$242K
Median rent$1,125/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$242K

Median Rent

$1,125/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,534

Violent Crime

214

Property Crime

2,320

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Warren County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
W R McNeill Elementary SchoolKG–05433
47%
61%
Rockfield ElementaryPK–06674
45%
54%
Warren East Middle School07–08491
39%
43%
Bristow ElementaryPK–06699
33%
38%
Warren East High School09–12967
31%
37%
Parker-Bennett-Curry SchoolKG–05400
27%
22%
Lost River ElementaryPK–06856
23%
36%
Dishman McGinnis Elementary SchoolKG–05506
22%
27%
Warren Central High School09–121,070
21%
32%
Richardsville ElementaryPK–06446
21%
29%
Henry F. Moss Middle School07–08580
20%
28%
Jennings Creek ElementaryPK–06852
16%
23%
Warren ElementaryPK–06714
11%
18%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

63,290

Median Income

$48K

Homeownership

45%

Median Age

28.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 42101 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 42101 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 42101 is approximately $242K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 42101 in Bowling Green has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.