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An expanding suburb with a promising future
Just 3 miles from New Albany, West Albany is a young suburb rapidly expanding, thanks to the promise of Intel manufacturing plants moving to the area. "The whole area around 161 and Hamilton Road has developed recently and is spreading," says Realtor Katrina Judd with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Intel's plants are expected to add about 3,000 tech jobs and 7,000 construction jobs into West Albany.
Just 3 miles from New Albany, West Albany is a young suburb expanding rapidly.
The whole area around 161 and Hamilton Road has developed recently and is spreading.
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A mix of New Traditional homes and condos
Homes in West Albany are single-family detached houses and condos split into separate subdivisions and managed by homeowners’ associations. Single-family homes are often Craftsman bungalows with vinyl siding and New Traditional homes with brick-and-siding. New Traditional apartments and townhomes are typical in the condo communities, though sleek modern homes are available in some of the newer subdivisions. Two-car garages are standard in West Albany, keeping cars from parking on the narrow streets. Neighborhoods have wide sidewalks connecting residents to subdivision amenities like the Upper Albany West Clubhouse, which features a pool and indoor event space. Houses and condos in West Albany typically range between $270,000 and $510,000 for up to three bedrooms and 2,000 square feet of space. Homeowners’ associations have additional monthly fees of around $100 for single-family communities and around $300 for condos.
Houses and condos in West Albany typically range between $270,000 and $510,000.
Condos split into separate subdivisions and managed by homeowners’ associations.
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Pub food and baked apple cinnamon rolls
For a night out, locals can head to Double Barrel Kitchen and Bar, which offers American pub food made from scratch and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. To get the day started, Morning Ritual has a great coffee menu, but its specialty is the baked apple cinnamon roll. Bubbly Hall is an indoor market with booths for food and artisan vendors. The food here includes Korean, Japanese, Somali and Indian. The Albany Commons shopping center is newly built and features a Target and Five Below. Market District Supermarket is 2 miles away and is surrounded by several fast-food chains. There's also a Kroger 3 miles from the community. United Dairy Farmers is a smaller grocery chain within the neighborhood with fresh dairy products and ice cream.
Try the specialty baked apple cinnamon roll at the Morning Ritual.
Enjoy some Pretzel bites tossed in garlic parmesan at Pastime Pub.
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A country club designed by a golf legend
Albany Crossing Park is a neighborhood park with a playground, basketball courts and a lake at the center. At Hoover Reservoir Park, visitors can explore 4,700 acres of parkland on hikes or kayak ventures on the lake. Many people fish here, but the park also attracts a lot of birdwatchers. Golf enthusiasts can perfect their swing on a 27-hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus at New Albany Country Club. Members can also enjoy the five swimming pools, spa and fitness center.
Albany Crossing Park is a neighborhood park with basketball courts.
Hoover Reservoir Park, visitors can explore 4,700 acres of parkland on hikes or kayak ventures.
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Farmers markets and movie nights in New Albany
Residents can drive to New Albany for local events because the community is so close to West Albany. The Independence Day Parade and Festival showcases live entertainment and food trucks and ends with fireworks. The city's summer movie series occurs at a different park each month. At the Healthy New Albany Farmers Market, visitors can get fresh produce, baked goods and other artisanal products throughout the year, though it moves indoors for the winter.
The Double Barrel Kitchen & Bar hosts live music on the weekends.
To get the day started, Morning Ritual has a great coffee menu.
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Amenities available via OH 161
Residents living in West Albany must depend on their cars to get around the neighborhood and beyond. Public transportation doesn't come through this neighborhood, but Ohio state Route 161 runs along the southern border and connects residents to New Albany and downtown Columbus, just 16 miles away. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 12 miles from West Albany. Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany is the nearest medical center, just 2 miles from the neighborhood. With new developments and construction coming in, West Albany is constantly expanding and improving; as Judd says, "Not too long ago, a lot of the neighborhood was just farms and fields. With the new jobs coming, it will be developed even more."
The newly built Albany Commons shopping center features a Target.
The whole area around 161 and Hamilton Road has developed recently and is spreading.
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Learning vocational skills at Beechcroft High School
Students in West Albany attend Avalon Elementary School for kindergarten through third grade. The school earns a C-minus from Niche. For fourth and fifth grades, students go to Northgate Intermediate School, which Niche gives a C. Pupils then advance to Woodward Park Middle and Beechcroft High, both schools holding a C-minus overall rating from Niche. Students at Beechcroft High can participate in Columbus' Career-Technical Education (CTE) program and develop vocational skills.
At Beechcroft High School, students can participate in Columbus' Career-Technical Education.
West Albany kids attend Avalon Elementary School from kindergarten through third grade.
For fourth and fifth grades, West Albany students go to Northgate Intermediate School.
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Parks in this Area
The Preserve Gazebo and Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Rose Run Park
Thompson Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Wexner Community Park
Hoover Dam
Albany Crossing Park
Lake
Tennis
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
John Glenn Columbus International
18 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Albany
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Albany, Columbus sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Albany, Columbus over the last 12 months is $391,953, up 2% from the average 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
8,292
Median Age
41
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,240
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,450
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
64.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.8%
% Population in Labor Force
74.7%
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®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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