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An urban forested neighborhood between two rivers
Where the Stillwater River flows into the Great Miami River, DeWeese offers a rare mix of rural and urban living. With a hilly landscape and tree-lined streets, the community's park-like setting is uncommon so close to the city center. However, it's been the neighborhood's claim to fame for generations. "Even 100 years ago, this was an area where you could get out into the country, but if you rode the trolley a few blocks, you were already at the city's heart," says Mike Herrlein, president of DeWeese-Ridgecrest Civic Association. In the early 20th century, the neighborhood hosted the National Football League’s first game in one of its parks, and today, the community's green spaces still stand out, as does its tight-knit spirit. The civic association's meetings have record attendance because residents genuinely want to be involved. "It's a safe, friendly, economically and socially diverse neighborhood that also has a strong interface with nature," says Herrlein. "Locals love that we're an urban forested neighborhood just minutes from downtown."
Growing veggies at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
Residents appreciate the sprawling waterfront views and easy river access for kayaking, boating and water sports. Various green spaces run along the rivers, providing natural beauty and protecting homes from flooding. "Even though a big deal about the neighborhood is that it's near these rivers, the only time I can think of any issues around flooding was because someone had a pipe break," Herrlein says. DeWeese's parks are bound by the Stillwater Recreation Trail, which connects with The Great Miami Recreational Trail and DeWeese Parkway, a popular mixed-use road. "I swear, even in February at 2 a.m., there's probably somebody out there jogging in an insulated suit. It always has people," Herrlein says.
The neighborhood has multiple parks, from community playscapes like Ridgecrest Park to the expansive Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. An 88-acre natural oasis, the park has meticulously sculpted perennial and native plant gardens, woodland trails, swamp forest boardwalks and the ever-popular Children's Discovery Garden. There, kids participate in interactive nature programs and explore themed habitats. The community garden is also a visitor favorite. "All over the Dayton metro area, people come to these plots because there's not a huge amount of options for community gardens where people can rent a space to tend to themselves," says Rebecca Straight, administrative assistant at Five Rivers MetroParks. "We have seasonal and organic plots, so if people want to try to winter over some veggies, then they have the option to do it year-round."
At the very south of DeWeese, Triangle Park is steeped in history. In 1920, it hosted the first NFL game, where the Dayton Triangles took on the Columbus Panhandles and won 14-0. Triangle Park erected two historical markers, one to honor the first NFL game and another called "A Gathering Place" to promote the park's continued recreational use. It also features a new dog park and a bridge connecting to Island MetroPark.
Beauty can be found in the parks in DeWeese, including Wegerzyn Gardens.
DeWeese is home to the historical Triangle Park, which offers greenspace and gazebos.
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Architecturally diverse rolling hill suburbia
Homebuyers find Tudor-style homes, cottages, Cape Cods, Craftsman-style homes, ranch-style houses and contemporary designs in DeWeese. Stone exteriors, winding pathways and forested yards spanning up to 2 acres pepper the landscape. Ornamental shrubs, flower beds and multi-car garages are typical of most homes, and properties along the ridge sit on elevated lots created by the rolling hills. Sidewalks connect the community, as neighbors regularly jog and walk pets along them. Herrlein says these characteristics "capture the difference between our community and suburb sprawl with no sidewalks or downtown where it's urban and walkable, but you don't go out and look at a tree too much." Prices are consistent, ranging from $130,000 to $240,000. "The housing market has been very strong here in the last several years, particularly for young families. Homes basically sell immediately. I'm telling you, get in line!" says Herrlein.
Homes in DeWeese don't stay on the market long, selling very quickly.
DeWeese offers a wide variety of home styles including ranches.
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Italian eats on North Dixie Drive
While DeWeese is primarily residential, shopping and dining are just around the corner. "You don't have the downsides of suburban life where your neighborhood is just a cul de sac, and there's nothing else around except other suburban houses," Herrlein says. Marion's Piazza serves classic Italian fare from its traditional-inspired courtyard along North Dixie Drive. Karaoke nights get crowded at Greenleaf Inn, and Dixie Food Mart lets shoppers quickly grab everyday essentials. A Save A Lot grocery store is 2 miles east, and downtown's highly rated restaurants and shops are just 3 miles south. For family-friendly entertainment and learning close to home, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery offers interactive science and history exhibits. Visitors explore the planetarium, archeological displays and a Wild Ohio exhibit, which features live animals native to Ohio. The Dayton Playhouse is also inside the neighborhood, presenting roughly five plays and musicals per season.
The people of DeWeese will agree that Marion's is a favorite.
Value Foods Market is a local grocery store available for DeWeese residents.
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I-75 and bike trails link to downtown
Residents have quick access to downtown in a variety of ways. Drivers make the 3-mile trip via North Dixie and Riverside drives, but Herrlein says locals are also "5 blocks, or about 5 minutes, from Interstate 75." Two other roads used daily are East Siebenthaler and Ridge avenues since they connect to bridges over the surrounding rivers. Herrlein says that taking the trails is another travel option. "Before my Anne retired, she would ride her bike to downtown, where she worked at the City Hall planning department. In my eyes, that's pretty close," he says. Bus service is also available throughout the neighborhood. For air travel, Dayton International Airport is 10 miles north but a straight shot from DeWeese. "It's close enough that I can call my friends to run us up to the airport so I don't have to park my car for a week. It's only about a 10-minute drive, so it's not a big ask."
DeWeese is near the Dayton Playhouse, which is inside Wegerzyn Gardens.
Residents are super involved with the DeWeese-Ridgecrest Civic Association
The DeWeese-Ridgecrest Civic Association takes pride in its engaged residents. Herrlein says that around 80 to 100 people regularly attend the association's meetings, and neighbors work together to keep the discussions positive and solutions-focused. He says attendance is also high because meetings are more than just problem-solving. "We do a spring meeting at the Dayton Playhouse, and at the end, everybody goes in to watch the preview performance of whatever play they're putting on that year. For our summer meeting, we hold a picnic at Ridgecrest Park, and in December, we have a holiday party." Non-meeting-related events include Easter egg hunts, a Halloween Spooktacular, biannual garden tours and a holiday community tree lighting. At every event, residents dedicate their time and energy to planning, volunteering and connecting with one another. Herrlein says, "I haven't been the president of this neighborhood for the past ten years just to be a do-gooder. It's kind of a neighborhood where you get a big payoff for being involved in the stuff that's here."
Three elementary schools within a few miles
Served by the Dayton Public School District, students are nearly equidistant from three elementary schools: Charity Adams Earley Academy, Fairview Elementary School and Kiser Elementary School. Because the district allows school choice, families decide which school best fits their child. Charity Adams and Kiser earn C-minus Niche grades, while Fairview has a D-plus. Older students head to E J Brown Middle School, which has a C-minus score, followed by Stiver School for the Arts. It earns a B-plus rating for its acclaimed arts program with eight magnet concentrations.
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy is a public school in Dayton, Ohio.
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School has a student to teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
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Parks in this Area
Deweese Park
Five Oaks Park
Island Metropark
Bike Trails
Boating
Camping
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
Picnic Area
Trails
Triangle Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Transit
Airport
James M Cox Dayton International
18 min drive
Reviews
Niche Reviews
5.02 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
4/3/2022Niche Review
We love living in the Deweese neighborhood. Woods like setting yet in Dayton. Easily access the bike trail at Deweese Park, tennis courts, and Island Park all very close. Boonshoft Museum and Wegerzyn Gardens in our backyard basically. Very quiet neighborhood, with nice neighbors, and easy access to the Highway and downtown Dayton.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
DeWeese
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
DeWeese Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,485
Median Age
42
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,633
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,033
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.8%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
53.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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