Question 1

Is 42101 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42101 in Bowling Green has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Bowling Green city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 42101 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 42101?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42101 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 42101. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 42101 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Bowling Green. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 42101?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 42101 is approximately $242K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 42101 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 42101 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 42101 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42101 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Bowling Green. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 42101 scores similarly to the middle tier of Bowling Green neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Bowling Green — ZIP 42101

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Dishman McGinnis Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Parker-Bennett-Curry School	KG–05	—	—	—
W R McNeill Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Lost River Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Bristow Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Richardsville Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Rockfield Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Warren Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Warren Central High School	09–12	—	—	—
Warren East High School	09–12	—	—	—
Henry F. Moss Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
Warren East Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
Jennings Creek Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—