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Bowling Green, Kentucky · ZIP 42104

Bowling Green — ZIP 42104

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Bowling Green (42104) scores 46/100 — 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 $328K.

46OUT OF 100

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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 index69/100
Avg math proficiency49%
Avg reading proficiency55%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100
Typical home value$328K
Median rent$1,336/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

$328K

Median Rent

$1,336/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 18 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
Plano ElementaryPK–06750
61%
59%
South Warren Middle School07–08805
58%
59%
Drakes Creek Middle School07–08704
57%
63%
Greenwood High School09–121,451
54%
63%
Rich Pond ElementaryPK–06990
54%
62%
South Warren High School09–121,548
49%
57%
Bowling Green Junior High06–081,042
48%
50%
Jody Richards ElementaryPK–06754
44%
57%
Bowling Green High School09–121,377
43%
52%
William H. Natcher ElementaryPK–06713
39%
48%
T C Cherry Elementary SchoolPK–05431
32%
37%

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

41,273

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

37 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 42104 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 42104 has a school score of 69/100. 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 42104 is approximately $328K. 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 42104 in Bowling Green has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. 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.