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Wilshire Park is right next to Alexandria's main thoroughfares
Wilshire Park’s central location is what sets it apart from other neighborhoods in Alexandria, Louisiana. It’s bordered by MacArthur Drive and Jackson Street, the city’s main thoroughfares. “That’s the spot to be. You are dead in the middle of everything,” says Katelyn Coombs, marketing coordinator with the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, who grew up in Alexandria. “MacArthur Drive has all your chain restaurants and hotels. Kroger is on the corner of Jackson and MacArthur. That’s where most people do their grocery shopping. There are also lots of boutiques on Jackson Street. You’ve got Jerry Lee & Company for men’s clothing; Southern Accents is a women’s boutique and Schnack’s for fine jewelry.” In addition to being close to shopping and restaurants, Wilshire Park residents are 3 miles from downtown entertainment and 2 miles from Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, one of the city’s biggest employers with more than 1,500 staff members.
Jerry Lee & Company is a indpendent retailer in the Wilshire Park area.
Kroger has some of the best produce around the Wilshire Park area.
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Wilshire Park's got curb appeal
Acadian, ranch and Tudor-style homes built in the 1960s and ‘70s can all be found in Wilshire Park. Spacious properties with half-acre lots are commonly adorned with mature oak trees, casting shade over the sidewalk-lined streets. Prices range from $200,000 to $500,000. Smaller three- and four-bedroom homes can be found for $200,000 to $300,000, while larger five-bedroom homes go for $400,000 to $500,000.
Wilshire Park has homes with well manicured lawns and lush gardens.
There is plenty of curb appeal in Wilshire Park.
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Spirits Food & Friends is a popular spot for dining and entertainment
MacArthur Village Shopping Center sits beside the neighborhood, offering familiar chains like Kroger, Petco and Texas Roadhouse. “People here love Texas Roadhouse,” says Carissa McDaniel, a Realtor with EXP Realty and an Alexandria native. “It’s jam-packed every single day. I haven’t been there in years because it’s always so crowded.” Other local favorites for dining on nearby Texas Avenue include Wildwood Pizza and Spirits Food & Friends for po’boys, live music every Thursday and cocktails on the patio.
Spirits Food & Friends has a large menu for Wilshire Park residents to enjoy.
Wildwood Pizza offers the best pies in the Wilshire Park area.
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An art museum and plays in downtown Alexandria
Wilshire Park is just 3 miles from downtown, where residents can check out the contemporary art collection at the Alexandria Museum of Art or catch a play at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. The Alexandria Farmers Market is the spot to shop for fresh produce and handmade goods. The event takes place every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., less than 2 miles away on Jackson Street.
Wilshire Park residents can catch a performance at the Coughlin-Saunders Performance Center.
Residents at Wilshire Park can head to the Alexandria Mall for some retail fun.
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Bolton High preps students for the future
Wilshire Park is served by the Rapides Public Schools district. Students start off at J.B. Nachman Elementary, which earns a B-plus Niche grade. “One of the best elementary schools we have in the area is J.B. Nachman Elementary,” says Cardell Rubin, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, who lives in Alexandria. “That’s a big draw for families.” From there, students move on to C-plus rated Alexandria Middle Magnet and B-minus rated Bolton High. Home of the Bears, the high school offers dual enrollment opportunities with Louisiana State University of Alexandria.
JB Nachman Elementary supports Wilshire Park students with a loving enviroment.
Bolton High School creates leaders out of Wilshire Park students.
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Locals enjoy the outdoors at Compton Park
Compton Park is less than a mile west of the neighborhood and has a playground and paved trails. The park’s hilly terrain makes it a popular spot for people to get their steps in or go for a jog. Established in the late 1920s, the Historic Bringhurst Golf Course touts itself as the “oldest par 3 golf course in America.” It’s located 2 miles away on Masonic Drive.
Take the dog for a walk in the evenings in at Compton Park in Wilshire Park.
The Bringhurst City Golf Course in the Wilshire Park area is a fun place to spend a morning.
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Alexandria International Airport and Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital are close by
People in Alexandria largely rely on their cars to get around. U.S. Highway 71 traces Wilshire’s Park’s eastern edge, allowing residents to easily navigate the city. The Alexandria Airport is 6 miles northwest. Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, a 241-bed facility and one of the city’s largest employers, is less than 2 miles away on Masonic Drive. Downtown is a 3-mile drive via Jackson Street.
Wilshire Park residents can use Hwy 71 to get to other parts of Alexandria.
Get around Wilshire Park quickly with the help of the public bus system.
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Transit
Airport
Alexandria International
19 min drive
Wilshire Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wilshire Park, Alexandria sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wilshire Park, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $507,500, up 154% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
314
Median Age
43
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,642
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,343
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.7%
% Population in Labor Force
59.3%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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