Why Live in Eastern Hills
Eastern Hills in Dayton is a neighborhood characterized by a variety of home styles, including Cape Cods, American Foursquares, bungalows, Dutch Colonials, and duplexes, with many properties perched on elevated lots. The area also features apartment complexes and the historic Lewis Kemp homestead, Dayton's oldest surviving residence. The Eastern Hills Community Council actively engages residents through park restoration projects, community cleanup days, and holiday celebrations. Green spaces like Pinewood Park, Orville Wright Park, and Overlook Mutual Trails provide recreational opportunities, while Creekside Trail offers a 15-mile paved path connecting to Eastwood MetroPark. The neighborhood is 3 miles from the National Museum of the US Air Force, the world's largest military aviation museum. Local amenities include Pinewood Plaza with shops like Family Dollar and Cato Fashions, and the nearby Airway Shopping Center with a Korean grocery store, Big Lots, and eateries. Popular dining spots include Pettibone coffee shop, Hasty Tasty Pancake House, El Gallo Cocina Mexicana, and Joe's Pizzeria. Eastern Hills is conveniently located 4 miles from downtown Dayton and the University of Dayton, with bus stops along Huffman Avenue, Burkhardt Road, and Woodman Drive. The neighborhood falls under the Dayton Public School District, with Kemp Elementary School, Wright Brothers Middle School, and the highly rated Stivers School for the Arts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastern Hills a good place to live?
Eastern Hills is a good place to live. Eastern Hills is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable. Eastern Hills is a suburban neighborhood. Eastern Hills has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.8 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $47,855 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Eastern Hills are renters, with 56.9% of residents renting and 43.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Eastern Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Eastern Hills neighborhood guide.
Is Eastern Hills, OH a safe neighborhood?
Eastern Hills, OH is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Eastern Hills?
The median home price in Eastern Hills is $499,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $99,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,590 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $111K a year to afford the median home price in Eastern Hills. The average household income in Eastern Hills is $48K.
What are the best public schools in Eastern Hills?
The best public schools that serve Eastern Hills are:
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Home Trends in Eastern Hills, OH
On average, homes in Eastern Hills, Dayton sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Eastern Hills, Dayton over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$480,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$479,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,595,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$235,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$252
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median List Price
$499,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%