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First Ward

Portsmouth, OH

Crime Score: A- - Very low crime

2,498
Population
$43,761
Median Income
$77,691
Median Home Value
46.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 158
Robbery 122
Burglary 116
Larceny/Theft 172
Vehicle Theft 165

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$77,691
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
37.7%
Renter Occupied
62.3%
Vacant
9.9%

Cost of Living

About the same as national average
🏠 Housing +6%
🛒 Food & Groceries +4%
🚗 Transportation avg
🏥 Healthcare +3%
💡 Utilities +9%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

23.3%
High School+
16.7%
Bachelor's+
6.4%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
81.7%
Black/African American
11.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Asian
0.9%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
43° / 23°F
Summer (Jul)
88° / 64°F
🌧️
40.0"
Annual Rain
❄️
22.0"
Annual Snow

About First Ward

First Ward is a neighborhood located in Portsmouth, OH. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 2,498 residents with a median household income of $43,761 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities