The tight-knit town of Crestline, Ohio
People move to Crestline for a taste of small-town charm and community feel. Residents here shop at the farmers market, attend outdoor concerts in the summer and gather for the annual Harvest Festival in the fall. "There have been a lot of renovations downtown on the buildings," says Crestline native and Realtor Ed Miller with Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty's The MidOhio Group. "One of the Realtors has bought some properties and redone them, inside and out. It's just a nice little town. People like the sleepy community."
Area employers include factories like PPG, a global paint and coatings company, and healthcare providers like Avita Health System's Galion Hospital. First founded as a railroad community, Crestline hopes to soon revisit these roots as a stop on the proposed Amtrak line between Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland. The town recently received funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Historic housing, ranch-style homes and newly built manufactured homes
Housing here dates back to the 1800s, with late 19th and early 20th century farmhouses and traditional homes ranging in price from $45,000 to $240,000. Ranch-style homes are prevalent in Crestline and typically range in price from about $55,000 to $350,000. Willow Run is a community of manufactured homes built in the 2020s that usually sell for between $130,000 and $160,000. Streets with sidewalks, small lawns and mature trees are common. Crestline has a 2 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, below the national average of 4.
Learning in Crestline Exempted Village School District
Crestline Exempted Village School District gets an overall C grade from Niche. Students may attend Crestline Elementary School (C), Crestline Middle School (C-plus) and Crestline High School (C-plus). At the Pioneer Career and Technology Center, Crestline students can participate in career-prep programs in areas such as health sciences, construction technologies and transportation.
Public parks, a nature center and a golf course
Hamilton Park has a playground, basketball courts and a picnic pavilion and will soon have pickleball courts. Kelly Park has a playground, a sand volleyball court and a tee-ball field. Jaycee Pond is a catch-and-release fishing area that will soon have a handicap-accessible dock. The Lowe-Volk Nature Center is the central hub for the Crawford Park District. The building features educational exhibits and hosts environmental education programs, including an annual Archaeology Expo and Living History Days. Valley View Golf Course is a public golf course that hosts leagues and other events.
Local restaurants, fast food and DG Market
Mi Cerrito Mexican Restaurant is popular for its margaritas and tableside guac. Checkers Pizza is a casual, family-friendly establishment serving pizza, subs and wings. Frank’s Treat Time serves coney dogs and ice cream out of a walk-up window. Fast-food options in town include McDonald’s and Domino’s Pizza, and DG Market provides access to household goods and groceries.
Summer events and the Crestline Harvest Festival
The farmers market sets up in downtown Crestline on Tuesdays in the summer. On Thursdays, bands come in and play live music for the Ralph Thauvette Memorial Summer Concert Series. Each September, the town hosts the Crestline Harvest Festival, which includes live music, pageants, a parade and a 5K. “That brings people back home,” Miller says. “They have a whole town reunion for people who have graduated from Crestline High School during Harvest Festival.”
A nearby hospital and John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Crestline is about 12 miles west of Mansfield and 64 miles north of Columbus. Its closest medical center is Avita Health System’s Galion Hospital, about 7 miles away. When traveling out of town, residents can fly out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 65 miles south.
