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Bowling Green, Ohio · ZIP 43402

Bowling Green — ZIP 43402

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Bowling Green (43402) scores 84/100 — Good for Ohio. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $270K.

84OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share4%
Property crime share96%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100
Avg math proficiency50%
Avg reading proficiency64%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$270K
Median rent$1,058/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

$270K

Median Rent

$1,058/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

872

Violent Crime

64

Property Crime

808

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wood County, Ohio (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
Conneaut Elementary SchoolKG–05414
62%
72%
Bowling Green Middle School06–08589
53%
56%
Crim Elementary SchoolKG–05344
52%
52%
Kenwood Elementary SchoolKG–05293
52%
67%
Otsego High School09–12474
48%
77%
Otsego Junior High06–08375
48%
59%
Bowling Green High School09–12799
37%
67%
Bowling Green PreschoolPK–PK98Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

31,538

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

44%

Median Age

27.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 43402 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 43402 has a school score of 72/100. 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 43402 is approximately $270K. 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 43402 in Bowling Green has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. 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.