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Up-and-coming suburban arts community close to central Columbus
Creative murals and a contemporary spirit can be found in Milo-Grogan, a suburban community just northeast of downtown Columbus. “It’s all about trying to sustain the values of who’s already here while making it more relevant to newcomers,” says Julia Barrett, president of Milo Arts. In addition to coordinating events at the organization's campus, Barrett is a mixed-media artist with a studio in the space. The area gets its name from two smaller communities, Milo and Grogan, that were annexed into the city limits in 1910. Like most of Columbus’ central neighborhoods, Milo-Grogan was a hub for industrial facilities and workers during the early 20th century before the city’s suburban growth led to a downturn in the area. Starting with the establishment of the Milo Arts District campus in 1988, residents of the Milo-Grogan area have rallied around a small but passionate arts scene, echoing the transformation of Columbus’ Short North Arts District. Milo-Grogan’s growing art culture and its proximity to Columbus hot spots have renewed interest from developers.
Highway 71 and 670 in Columbus run alongside the Milo-Gorgan neighborhood.
934 Gallery in Milo-Grogan give artists an opportunity to showcase their work publicly.
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Craftsman homes from the past and present
Homes from the early 20th century sit alongside contemporary residences in Milo-Grogan. Early American foursquare and Arts & Crafts-styled homes define the community’s identity, and newly built homes in the area follow that lead with some new traditional touches. Rowhouses and small bungalows also fill out the narrow tree-lined streets. Developers have also turned to blighted and vacant homes nearby to provide affordable housing options. Prices range from the $180,000s for move-in ready homes up to about $500,000 for newly built premium homes.
Milo-Grogan is a up-and-coming, offering more affordable housing options.
Modern style two story homes are being built along E. 3rd Avenue in Milo-Grogan.
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Milo-Grogan Green Space and Butterfly Garden is located off Cleveland Avenue.
Butterfly gardens, high-intensity training and play spaces
Residents can enjoy leisure time at the Milo-Grogan Community Center, a recreation center featuring a gymnasium, weight room, art facilities and a kitchen. Outside the center, residents can play basketball or enjoy the playground. Close to Shoemaker Avenue and St. Clair Avenue, New Beginnings Park offers an acre of greenspace with a playground, basketball courts and an open-air shelter. Locals can also find the Milo-Grogan Green Space and Community Garden on Cleveland Avenue, where milk thistle plants attract monarch butterflies during the late summer. CrossFit enthusiasts can keep themselves in peak form at the Rogue Gym, a facility at the fitness company’s headquarters in Milo-Grogan.
Daily studies at Columbus city schools
Students in Milo-Grogan can attend schools in the Columbus City Schools system, which splits assignments along Interstate 71. Students on the west side attend Weinland Park Elementary School, which holds a C-minus on Niche, and Dominion Middle School, which earns a C grade. High schoolers on the west side can attend the C-plus-ranked Whetstone High. The D-plus ranked Windsor STEM Academy serves elementary students on the east side. Middle and high schoolers attend the D-plus ranked Linden-McKinley STEM Academy, where students can study in advanced placement courses and credentialed pathway classes designed to foster skills for future careers.
Weinland Park Elementary School is located 211 E 7th Avenue.
Whetstone High School has a C-plus Niche rating and an academy for the performing arts.
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A growing live music and arts scene
"A few years ago, nobody knew what Milo Arts was, even though it was doing really cool things," Barrett says. The organization leads the neighborhood’s emerging arts scene from the former Milo Elementary School building. Reflecting the area’s old-meets-new energy, the late 19th-century building now contains a live-work community of artists. Milo Arts hosts exhibits and outdoor installations at the nearby 934 Gallery, and live music and comedy nights happen at The Dallas at Milo. Locals can also attend MADurdays, a monthly gathering with music, studio openings and art showcases on every third Saturday of the month. 934 Gallery’s annual arts and music festival, 934 Fest, happens at the beginning of September. Local musicians, vendors from across Columbus and food trucks converge on the block surrounding the Milo Arts campus.
Some residents within the Milo-Grogan community are involved in the local music seen.
934 Gallery in Milo-Grogan does a series of indoor/outdoor art shows during the summer months.
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Access to Greater Columbus with Interstates 71 and 670
The Interstate 71 highway runs directly through the center of Milo-Grogan, while Interstate 670 borders the south end of the neighborhood. Locals have quick access to greater Columbus with the highways, while the Arena District, Short North and the rest of the downtown area are about 2 miles away. The nearest hospital, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, is 2 miles northwest of Milo-Grogan. Domestic and international flights depart from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 5 miles east of the neighborhood.
Milo-Grogan is primarily residential but is located incredibly close to shopping and dining.
Downtown Columbus is only minutes away from Milo-Grogan.
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Local beers and recognizable casual spots
Close to the rail tracks splitting Milo-Grogan from Italian Village, Ohio Brewing Company serves pub fare and craft beers on tap in a converted cardboard warehouse. Most of the neighborhood’s fast food options lie near 5th Avenue, with local options like Royal Fish Shrimp & Chicken and Wang’s Chinese Kitchen next to outposts for major brands such as Wendy’s, White Castle and Church’s Texas Chicken. Residents can also make pickup and delivery orders from a variety of kitchens in the Columbus Food Hall on Essex Road, with soul food, vegan fare, dessert and more available from more than 30 vendors. The nearest grocery store is the Kroger in the Weinland Park area, 1 mile northwest of the neighborhood. More dining and shopping options are available in the Short North and Italian Village areas, also to the west.
Columbus Brewing resides just outside Milo-Grogan and offers delicious craft beer and eats.
Check out Cluck Norris or Modern Southern Table at Budd Dairy Food Hall in Italian Village.
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Steps toward a brighter future
From the early to mid-20th century, the Milo-Grogan area was affected by redlining practices from banks and lenders. The construction of Interstate 71 in the 1960s, which removed more than 400 homes from the area, also had a major impact on the local culture. The neighborhood’s proximity to I-71 and I-670, multiple major rail lines and the airport may result in higher noise levels from nearby ground and air traffic. Today, efforts from both local organizations like Milo Arts and the city of Columbus have been key to stimulating the area’s progress, and mixed-use developments coming to the northeast end are poised to add more housing, retail and dining options. “Milo’s a wonderful place, and it’s worth protecting,” Barrett says.
The murals in Milo-Grogan changes over time with new community artists coming in yearly.
MADurday in The Milo - Grogan Arts District promotes local artists and musicians.
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Parks in this Area
Natural Resources Park
Indianola Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Milo Grogan Butterfly Garden
Botanical Gardens
Community Center
Weindland Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
New Beginnings Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Dreamfield Park
Events
Multi-Purpose Field
Milo-Grogan Park
Transit
Airport
John Glenn Columbus International
10 min drive
Bus
Saint Clair Ave & Gibbard Ave
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1333 Fields Ave
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Fields Ave & E 5th Ave
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Cleveland Ave & 2nd Ave
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Cleveland Ave & E 2nd Ave
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Saint Clair Ave & E 2nd Ave
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E 5th Ave & Saint Clair Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Milo-Grogan
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Milo-Grogan Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Milo-Grogan, Columbus sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Milo-Grogan, Columbus over the last 12 months is $175,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming and Spacious 2-Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Home in the Heart of Columbus!Welcome to 796 Gibbard Ave, located in the vibrant and highly sought-after neighborhood of Columbus, OH 43201. This beautifully maintained 1,224 sqft home offers a unique layout featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bath, making it ideal for both comfortable living and entertaining. Upon entering, you'll be
4-bed/1-bath home 1/2 mile east of OSU Campus. Home is being sold as part of a portfolio with 611-613, 617-619, 629-635, 643-645 E 11th Ave, 1427 Grogan Ave, and a 10-space parking lot. Rehab has been started on this property but needs completed.
Duplex. Each unit has 2-bed/1.5-bath. 1/2 mile east of OSU Campus. Home is being sold as part of a portfolio with 611-613, 617-619, 629-635, 649 E 11th Ave, 1427 Grogan Ave, and a 10-space parking lot. Tenant occupied.
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This is your chance to lease a beautifully updated 3 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment in the Milo-Grogan section of Columbus. With new flooring, fresh paint, attractively updated bathroom and kitchen, you will comfortably feel right at home in this space. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, parks, OSU and major transportation highways (71, 670, 23, 70). You are also very close to the Italian Village
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,969
Median Age
34
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,538
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,954
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.4%
% Population in Labor Force
57.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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