Primarily an industrial zone, the south side neighborhood of Milbrook is better known for its apartment complexes than its single-family homes. “Apartments are a central part of the community,” says Aaron J. Hopkins, president of the South Side Community Action Network. “In the past 20 years, they’ve changed hands a lot and deteriorated due to poverty.” Despite this, the area still has a single-family housing market; however, it is small compared to surrounding neighborhoods like Innis Gardens Village and Berwick. Located 7 miles southeast of downtown Columbus, the neighborhood has simple, midcentury homes that sell for half of the Columbus area average.
Midcentury homes lower than state and national average price
The majority of homes are one-story, built on quarter- to half-acre lots. Primarily built in the 1950s and '60s, houses tend toward midcentury designs, with ranch-style being the most popular, followed by the occasional split-level. Prices fall anywhere between the high and low $100,000s. “It’s a good community for first-time homebuyers or investors,” says Byron Diaz, a Realtor with Nexthome Experience. “For that money, you can easily get a basement and a garage in this neighborhood.” The average home value in the area is around $170,000, less than half of Columbus’s average in the $370,000s.
A bar and burgers at Renee's
Opened in 2023, Renee’s Bar and Grill offers no-frills pizza, burgers and wings along with their full bar. The kitchen closes at 1:30 a.m. for anyone who needs a late-night snack. Mr. Hibachi on Frebis Avenue has several entrée options, including salmon, chicken and scallops. Lockbourne Road has a handful of retail stores and food chains, including a Save-A-Lot grocery store. Milbrook is the home of many businesses that are big job creators in the area, including a regional distribution center for the Big Sandy Furniture Superstore and a facility for the Aramark Uniform Company.
Pickleball at Driving Park Community Center
Alum Crest Park is a four-and-a-half-acre greenspace in the nearby community of Alum Crest Acres. In addition to basketball courts, the park offers a playground, picnic area and paved walking trail. The Driving Park Community Center is 3 miles north and provides various classes and after-school activities, including youth pickleball, junior soccer and adult line dancing. Driving Park has a public pool with water slides and racing lanes.
Public transit from COTA
Milbrook is seven miles southeast of downtown Columbus, and nine miles south of John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Select Speciality Hospital – Columbus South is the nearest hospital, just under four miles west. The Central Ohio Transit Authority bus line provides public transportation with several stops on Alum Creek Drive and Frebis Avenue. “We’ve been working with the area commission to make sure the buses stop where the biggest local jobs are,” says Hopkins.
Historic architecture at South High
Students will attend Moler Elementary School, rated C-minus on Niche. Afterward, they’ll enroll at South High School, which serves seventh to 12th grade and has a C. South High’s historic campus is over 100 years old and has been carefully preserved, even after internal renovations ended in 2009. South Scioto Academy is a charter school on Milbrook’s eastern border. It serves kindergarten through eighth grade and has a C-minus.
Important to know
The CAP Crime Index lists Milbrook as a 9 out of 10, more than double the national average of 4. These scores go up to 10 when it comes to violent crime.
Several activist groups provide support, food and help to area residents. These groups include the South Side Community Action Network, the South Side Family Farms, and nearby religious institutions like Serenity Baptist Church and Life Changers Church.
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Parks in this Area
Deshler Park
Baseball/Softball
Multi-Purpose Field
Fairwood Park
Picnic Area
Skateboard
Trails
Roosevelt Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Driving Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Smith Road Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Millbrook Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
John Glenn Columbus International
15 min drive
Bus
1755 Alum Creek Dr
Bus
Alum Creek Dr & Winslow Dr
Bus
Alum Creek Dr & Frebis Ave
Bus
Alum Creek Dr & Corvair Blvd
Bus
Alum Creek Dr & Integrity Dr S
Bus
1900 Alum Creek Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Milbrook
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
10
4
Assault with Weapon
10
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
10
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Milbrook, Columbus sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Milbrook, Columbus over the last 12 months is $189,483, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Under New Management!All brick three-story buildings set apart by vibrant green lawns welcome you home to this peaceful community. Inside, roomy studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments at Columbus Park have been remodeled with modern home amenities and color schemes. Wood-look laminate floors in kitchen and entry, fresh white cabinets, and brushed nickel hardware and fixtures are included in most
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,698
Median Age
36
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,070
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$32,481
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84%
College Graduates
4.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.7%
% Population in Labor Force
45.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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