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A west Columbus neighborhood on the road to revitalization
Just west of the historic neighborhood of Franklinton, Central Hilltop is reinventing itself. Once a thriving urban community, losing many major employers in the mid-20th century pushed people out. Today, residents and local government revitalize the community through activism and renovation. Proximity to Columbus and lower-than-average real estate prices bring investors to the area, but some people expect a long road ahead. "Crime in the area is a factor," says Jeff Jonas, owner of Jonas Real Estate. "If the city can take care of that, this place could honestly see some real growth." The CAP Crime Index gives Central Hilltop an overall score of 5 out of 10, above the national average of 4 out of 10.
An aerial view of the Central Hilltop neighborhood highlights its scenic layout.
Central Hilltop's mural proudly showcases the neighborhood's name in vibrant colors.
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Centennial homes in Hilltop
Homes are spread in a neat grid on eighth-acre lots, often with sloped front yards that roll down to narrow sidewalks below. Early-20th-century architecture fills the landscape, with an average construction year of 1920. American Foursquare, bungalows and two-story Craftsmen are common, generally in various states of renovation. Home prices start in the low $50,000s for properties needing complete restoration, rising into the low $200,000s for those with recent improvements.In addition to statewide funding for the Neighborhood Revitalization program that helps homeowners, organizations like Homeport use Federal tax credits to raze and rebuild some homes. They hope this renovation will spur growth in the neighborhood—a pattern already begun in the west side of Columbus. "The people who lived in Franklinton before it started to improve are moving west in Hilltop," says Rich Russo, president of the Rich Russo Property Group.
Houses with porches are common in the Central Hilltop neighborhood.
Central Hilltop features charming two-story homes with diverse architectural styles.
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Take the Mega Meat Challenge at Joseppi's
Pellizcadas Los Primos is a casual spot in the neighborhood's southern end specializing in Mexican comfort food. Tacos, tortas and quesadillas are available for dine-in, takeout or delivery. Family-owned Joseppi's Pizza has a menu with several specialty pizzas, including their gyro and taco pizzas. The bravest can attempt the Mega Meat Challenge: finishing a 28-inch pizza covered in 16 pounds of meat in one hour. The Central Point Shopping Center in South Hilltop has several shopping options, and a Kroger is less than 2 miles south.
Step up to the bar and get a drink at Blueberry Hill in the Central Hilltop neighborhood.
Eat lunch at El Huarache Food Truck in the Central Hilltop neighborhood.
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After-school classes at Glenwood Community Center
Known as "The Gateway to Hilltop," Glenwood Park is a 17-acre green space that includes stretches of multi-purpose fields and courts for a pickup basketball game or friendly tennis match. The Glenwood Community Center offers classes and after-school activities like basketball drills, sewing lessons and hip-hop cardio. Built in 2023, the Glenwood pool includes waterslides, diving boards and a wading pool.
Go to Glenwood Community Pool to cool off on a hot summer day in Central Hilltop.
The Glenwood Community Center has a nice playground in Central Hilltop.
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Four miles from downtown
Most of the neighborhood has sidewalks connecting the residential areas, but a car is generally required for outside activities. The Central Ohio Transit Authority provides a public bus system with several nearby stops along Sullivant Avenue and West Broad Street. Interstate 70 and Route 40 are both nearby, allowing straightforward access to downtown Columbus, less than 4 miles east. John Glenn International Airport is 12 miles northeast, and OhioHealth Grant Medical Center is 4 miles east.
STEM at West High School
Students in Central Hilltop attend Highland Elementary School before heading to Westmoor Middle School. Known for its JROTC program, West High School focuses heavily on STEM education. All three schools have a C-minus rating from Niche.
Embark on a journey of learning at Westmoor Middle School.
West High School serves many of the local neighborhoods.
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Fresh produce at the Highland Youth Garden
The Highland Youth Garden on Highland Avenue is a non-profit focused on youth engagement in gardening, ecology, nutrition and cooking. "There was a woman in the neighborhood who noticed an empty lot, and she asked if she could use it as a garden with students in nearby Highland Elementary School," says Shelly Casto, the executive director of the Youth Garden. They grow everything from tomatoes to squash to garlic given away during a twice-weekly garden market on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.
Pay what you can at the Highland Youth Garden Market in the Central Hilltop neighborhood.
Colorful flowers bloom at the Highland Youth Garden in Central Hilltop.
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Houses of worship
There are several churches based in the neighborhood that are involved with community advancement. The non-denominational Second Community Church has actively assisted in providing housing and healthcare to members of the area in need. In addition to its aid work for human trafficking, Veritas Community Church West partners with Refuge Ministries to provide addiction rehabilitation.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Hilltop
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Hilltop Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Hilltop, Columbus sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Hilltop, Columbus over the last 12 months is $156,250, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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