Laurel Greene, Galloway, Ohio

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Laurel Greene is a subdivision in Galloway, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, United States. Laurel Greene is actually in the city of Columbus, but its postal service is Galloway, and the ZIP Code is 43119.

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It is home to several hundred people. It is near several other large neighborhoods. Laurel Greene is slightly larger than Hardesty Heights, and smaller than Cherry Creek. Hardesty Heights is to the north, and Cherry Creek is northeast. There are many differences between the neighborhoods though. When referring to aforementioned areas, these are housing developments only, not cities. First, Hardesty Heights and Cherry Creek are middle class, while Laurel Greene is lower middle-class, with many people on government assistance. The other two neighborhoods have lower home values and smaller homes. The average Hardesty Heights home is a condominium 1,000-1,500 sq ft (140 m²). The average Cherry Creek home is an apartment or split level house, averaging around 1,000 sq ft (93 m²). The Average Laurel Greene home is a two-story home or split-level, and together average around 1,600 sq ft (150 m²). Laurel Greene and Hardesty Heights are in Prairie Township, while Cherry Creek is the only one in Franklin Township. Also, Hardesty Heights has a low crime rate due to security 24/7 along with having residents that earn an income. Laurel Greene has a high amount of crime due to the residents and lower income levels.

The final difference is diversity. Laurel Greene is the most diverse, being around 65% white, and 20% black and hispanic. Hardesty Heights is in the upper region, being around 85% white. Cherry Creek is the most diverse, and it is 45% white, and then almost even between blacks and hispanics.

This is all probably because Laurel Greene is older, so it has less, up to standard homes, and a mediocre crime rate. Gallway, Ohio schools include Pleasant View Middle School, and Central Crossing High School.