Question 1

Is 42104 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42104 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 42104 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 42104?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42104 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 42104. 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, 42104 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 42104?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 42104 is approximately $326K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 42104 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 42104 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 42104 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42104 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, 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 63/100, 42104 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 42104

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Bowling Green Junior High	06–08	—	—	—
Bowling Green High School	09–12	—	—	—
T C Cherry Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Rich Pond Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Drakes Creek Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
William H. Natcher Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Greenwood High School	09–12	—	—	—
Plano Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
South Warren High School	09–12	—	—	—
South Warren Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
Jody Richards Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—