MidTown suburb supported by local community organizations
A midcentury suburb on the edge of MidTown, East Carver Heights is quietly coming back into its own. The community is located next to historic Carver Heights, Columbus's first Black subdivision. Developed in the 1960s and 1970s, East Carver Heights offered more room for Black middle-class residents to expand. Today, organizations like East Carver Heights Community Development Corporation support and rejuvenate residents of the community. "There's a lot of pride and care here," says Lisa Herring, who, along with her husband, Greg Herring, started the organization with the help of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. "We're trying to empower residents through our programs. We have the Boxwood FANN, where we've developed close relationships. It's not a food bank – we hire from the community, and they get to decide what we're buying and help bring it in. We also have Path to Shine, which pairs students with mentors that support them throughout the entire school year. We have such a great community and great families that care."
East Carver Heights is a lush neighborhood filled with many trees and foliage.
East Carver Heights residents can enjoy a state-of-the-art playground at Bridging The Gap Park.
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Midcentury brick ranches with renovated interiors
East Carver Heights primarily consists of post-war brick ranch-style homes. These houses usually have large three-pane or bay windows that shower the interiors with light. There are also a few midcentury modern bungalows with attractive geometric exterior designs. Houses typically cost between $65,000 and $165,000. "More and more homes are having their interiors renovated. There's a lot of renewal happening here," Herring says. Homes here don't usually offer front porches but feature spacious backyards that many residents have turned into entertainment spaces. The community’s pine-lined streets don’t have sidewalks, but the streets are quiet enough for residents to walk or play outside.
Most homes in East Carver Heights are Ranch style homes featuring long driveways.
Homes in East Carver Heights can range in price from $65,000 and $165,000.
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Richards Middle School scored an A-minus
Students may attend Rigdon Road Elementary, which earned an overall C grade on Niche. They may then attend Richards Middle School, which earned an A-minus. Richards is an International Baccalaureate school that offers extracurricular activities like robotics, orchestra and academic bowl. High schoolers attend Hardaway High School, which earned an overall C.
East Carver Heights students can attend Richards Middle School for grades 6-8.
East Carver Heights students can finish their primary education at Hardaway High School.
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Boxwood Park is home to East Carver Heights Community Development Corporation
The community’s main outdoor space is Boxwood Park, a small neighborhood green space with a playground, an athletic field and a basketball court. The Boxwood Community Center also offers a game room and multipurpose room. The East Carver Heights Community Development Corporation holds its soccer practices in the park. "We have over 20 children on the soccer team," Herring says. "We serve breakfast and lunch, and registration is free. It was initially slow to start, but now we have so many kids participating and feeling empowered. We've won competitions and championships, and the kids feel encouraged knowing they can put their minds to anything." The community is 4 miles from Lakebottom Park, a popular MidTown gathering space with walking trails, athletic fields and events like concerts and holiday festivals. Off Macon Road, Columbus Public Library offers community events like book clubs and teen nights, while Columbus Aquatic Center is a go-to place to cool off year-round.
East Carver Heights residents can play pick-up basketball at Boxwood Community Center.
East Carver Heights residents can enjoy after-school programs at the Boxwood Community Center.
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A short drive to MidTown dining and retail
East Carver Heights is close to some of MidTown's major shopping and dining areas. About 2 miles away on Buena Vista Road, residents can get some of Columbus’s best Chinese food at Shangri-La. Nearby, Wynnton Road offers restaurants like Country Life Vegan Restaurant, fresh produce at Napier's MidTown Market and thrifted finds at Chapman's Thrift Mall. Wynnton Road turns into Macon Road, where there is a Publix, TJ Maxx and Burlington at Cross Country Plaza. Across the street, MidTown Shopping Center has an Aldi and Dollar Tree. Dining options include several fast-food chains and a laidback pizza joint called Speakeasy.
The Midtown Shopping Center in East Carver Heights features many commercial stores for residents.
Aldi is a top choice for East Carver Heights when buying fresh groceries.
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Easy access to I-185
The community is about 5 miles from Uptown Columbus, where restaurants, shops and events are abundant, like the Food Truck Fest, Taste of the Town or Market Days on Broadway. Piedmont Columbus Regional-Midtown is the closest hospital, located 4 miles away. Phenix City is about 6 miles away, and Fort Benning is 12 miles away. Major road Interstate 185 is about 2 miles away and connects to the rest of Columbus. The neighborhood is 4 miles from Civic Center and Golden Park and 8 miles from big box retail areas like Columbus Park Crossing. The interstate also connects to other cities like Auburn, only 45 miles away. There are METRA bus stops along major roads like Buena Vista Road and Fleming Avenue. Columbus Airport is 4 miles from East Carver Heights, connecting to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and beyond.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
781
Median Age
38
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,640
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,793
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.6%
College Graduates
11.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
% Population in Labor Force
48.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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