A historic neighborhood on the cusp of being an up-and-comer
Though Highview Hills has seen steady degradation in years gone by--including condemned homes and worn infrastructure--an active local community and restoration projects spearheaded by the city government suggest there's hope for economic renewal in the near future. "Revitalization efforts are slowly expanding outward to neighborhoods further outside of downtown," says Miranda Biedenharn, a Realtor with Comey and Shepard who's served the Dayton community since 2004. "It's on the cusp of being an up-and-coming area." In the meantime, low-priced historic homes and a sense of atmosphere are its biggest draws. "It's a quiet community that's been around a long time," says Kaamil Slaughter, president of the Highview Hills Neighborhood Association. "When you're standing on the hills in the area during the summer, you feel an incredible breeze that comes through."
Quick drives to downtown Dayton
The area is convenient to Interstate 75, offering a 4.5-mile run into downtown Dayton. The same route continues to the Dayton International Airport, some 16.5 miles north. Public buses are available through the Dayton Regional Transit Authority, which service a half dozen stops on South Gettysburg Avenue at roughly every half hour.
Highview Hills has easy access to the RTA Northwest hub.
Highview Hills have easy access to I 75 just a short distance to Dayton.
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Basketball and picnics at Highview Hills Park
Highview Hills Park is a popular local green space featuring acres of open fields, playground equipment, picnic pavilions and basketball courts. Dayton's leaders announced a strategy in 2024 that proposes upgrading several of the city's public parks, including Highview Hills Park. These changes will occur over the next five to 10 years.
Highland Hills Park offers plenty of room for kids to run and play.
A group of Highview Hills children are enjoying the playground.
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Renovations in Hillview's historic homes
Narrow, worn sidewalks line streets that pass lots with full front and backyards, private driveways and the very occasional garage. Copses of trees are plentiful, particularly in the southern section of the neighborhood, where the residential zone gives way to the maples and sweetgums of Stoney Ridge and Germantown Meadow. Many homes were constructed in the 1950s and earlier, with some being over 100 years old. New construction is uncommon, though local activists are working to change that. "A lot of buildings were knocked down because of blight," says Slaughter. "We're pushing for new houses to replace them." Ranch-style homes, bungalows and American foursquare are typical, with sizes that rarely exceed 1100 square feet. Prices start in the mid-$40,000s for a ranch-style fixer-upper before peaking in the low $100,000s for a fully renovated centennial bungalow.
This Highview Hills home features a classic design with a hip roof.
Room for the entire family in this Highview Hills 2 story classic style home.
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Evolving out of a food desert
For a no-frills evening out, Huffies BBQ offers classic soul food selections like ribs, brisket and fried chicken with a small-town diner atmosphere. The family-owned Westside Supermarket is a mile north. Amenities in the immediate area are sparse, but improvements are on the horizon. "We've been a food desert," says Slaughter. "But we've got a couple of new grocery stores, along with a health center, coming to the community."
Huffie's Bar-B-Que is a community staple for Highview Hills diners.
The Westside Market has provided Highview Hills residents with goods for decades.
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Dual enrollment at Dunbar High
Students in Highview Hills can begin their education at Louise Troy Elementary before enrolling at Wogaman Middle School, both of which scored a D-plus on Niche. Dunbar High School received a C-minus on Niche and is known for its College Credit Plus program. It allows students to earn college credits while finishing their degree, sometimes leading to students who graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate Degree simultaneously.
At Dunbar High School excellent faculty and staff strive to serve students.
Louise Troy Elementary has a student to teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
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First Fridays in downtown Dayton
Downtown Dayton ends the first Friday of every month with a free event filled with live music, food and a thriving variety of local businesses, including comedy clubs, bars and movie theaters. The Dayton African American Cultural Festival has celebrated the African American diaspora with live jazz and gospel, art pavilions and food vendors every August since 2006.
Important to know
The CAP Index places Highview Hills at a score of 8, putting the area above the national crime average of 4. Locals hope that investments into the Dayton area, including a recent $55 million plan to improve area neighborhoods, will improve those conditions. “There’s a lot of regrowth around here,” says Slaughter. “We’re building the community back up.”
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Parks in this Area
Arthur O Fisher Park
Deer Meadow Park
Possum Creek Metropark
Camping
Fishing
Picnic Area
Gettysburg Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
James M Cox Dayton International
27 min drive
Bus
Mcarthur & Heartsoul
Bus
Mcarthur & Germantown
Bus
Nicholas Rd & Louella Av
Bus
Nicholas & 3047 Nicholas
Bus
Mcarthur & Wolverine
Bus
Nicholas & Gettysburg
Bus
Nicholas & Mcarthur
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Highview Hills
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highview Hills, Dayton sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Highview Hills, Dayton over the last 12 months is $65,718, down 15% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,907
Median Age
28
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
38.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,669
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,679
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.2%
College Graduates
4.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
49.6%
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®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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