Question 1

Is 42303 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42303 in Owensboro has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Owensboro city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 42303 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 42303?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42303 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 42303. 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, 42303 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Owensboro. 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 42303?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 42303 is approximately $216K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 42303 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 42303 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 42303 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 42303 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Owensboro. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 42303 scores similarly to the middle tier of Owensboro 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.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Daviess County High School	09–12	—	—	—
Daviess County Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Highland Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Deer Park Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
College View Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Country Heights Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
East View Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Meadow Lands Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Estes Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Newton Parrish Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—