Why Live in Milbrook
Milbrook, located in Columbus, features predominantly midcentury ranch-style homes built in the 1950s and '60s on quarter- to half-acre lots. These one-story houses often include basements and garages, making them appealing to first-time homebuyers and investors. The average home value is around $170,000, significantly lower than the Columbus average. Alum Crest Park, in the nearby Alum Crest Acres, offers basketball courts, a playground, a picnic area, and a paved walking trail. The Driving Park Community Center, three miles north, provides various classes and activities, including youth pickleball and adult line dancing, along with a public pool. Dining options include Renee’s Bar and Grill, known for its late-night kitchen, and Mr. Hibachi on Frebis Avenue. Retail stores and food chains are available on Lockbourne Road, including a Save-A-Lot grocery store. Milbrook hosts significant employers like the Big Sandy Furniture Superstore distribution center and the Aramark Uniform Company facility. The neighborhood is seven miles southeast of downtown Columbus and nine miles from John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Public transportation is accessible via the Central Ohio Transit Authority bus line, with stops on Alum Creek Drive and Frebis Avenue. Students attend Moler Elementary School and South High School, both of which have average ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milbrook a good place to live?
Milbrook is a good place to live. Milbrook is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Milbrook is a suburban neighborhood. Milbrook has 11 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.0 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $32,481 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 4.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Milbrook are renters, with 76.1% of residents renting and 23.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Milbrook can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Milbrook neighborhood guide.
Is Milbrook, OH a safe neighborhood?
Milbrook, OH is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Milbrook?
The median home price in Milbrook is $750,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $150,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,890 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $167K a year to afford the median home price in Milbrook. The average household income in Milbrook is $32K.
What are the best public schools in Milbrook?
The best public schools that serve Milbrook are:
- Marion-Franklin High School has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- South High School has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Buckeye Middle School has a C- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.0.
What are the best private schools in Milbrook?
The best private schools that serve Milbrook are:
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Home Trends in Milbrook, OH
On average, homes in Milbrook, Columbus sell after 7 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Milbrook, Columbus over the last 12 months is $2,475,715, up 586% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$2,475,715
Median Single Family Sale Price
$482,180
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$244
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$750,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
586%