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Linden Heights

Linden Heights

$147,579 Average Value
$117 Average Price per Sq Ft
19 Homes For Sale

Strong neighborhood bonds in Linden Heights

For those seeking a close-knit community, the Linden Heights neighborhood of Dayton extends a warm welcome. The neighborhood association holds regular social events for neighbors and works together on bettering the area with park projects and cleanups. The mostly residential neighborhood is in city limits without the hustle and bustle, while still providing local businesses where residents can shop and dine.

This Aerial view of Linden Heights shows the wide variety of housing available.
This Aerial view of Linden Heights shows the wide variety of housing available.
Linden Heights has incredibly designed rows of homes throughout the neighborhood.
Linden Heights has incredibly designed rows of homes throughout the neighborhood.
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Close-set homes and walkable blocks

East of downtown Dayton, Linden Heights is mostly composed of walkable grid-style blocks of single-family houses surrounding Linden Avenue, the main thoroughfare of businesses and bus stops. To park, residents usually have detached garages and on-street parking. The homes often feature smaller yards with garden beds for a close-set feel. Architectural styles include American Foursquares, bungalows, colonials and colorfully painted brick houses. The area’s sales prices range from $125,000 for a bungalow to $180,000 for a renovated American Foursquare. “It’s a smaller and older neighborhood that’s more affordable,” says Miranda Biedenharn who has 15 years of experience in the area and works with Comey & Shepherd REALTORS.

This row of beautiful homes is nestled in the Linden Heights neighborhood.
This row of beautiful homes is nestled in the Linden Heights neighborhood.
This is a stellar example of a restored home in the Linden Heights neighborhood.
This is a stellar example of a restored home in the Linden Heights neighborhood.
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Eating local on Linden Avenue

For produce and authentic foods, residents can stop by La Tapatia Mexican Grocery. They can also find discount goods at Dollar General and a pharmacy at Rite Aid. To support local businesses, residents can pick from a selection of diverse eateries. At Mehaffies Pies, patrons can buy treats from New York-style cheesecakes to an assortment of pie flavors in a takeout-only option. For fast food, Moraine Fish & Chicken serves fried foods in a no-frills eatery. A sit-down option, Fatback’s Barbecue offers classic Southern comfort mains and sides in a country-style interior filled with knickknacks.

Mehaffies is a Dayton tradition. Offering delicious baked goods right in Linden Heights.
Mehaffies is a Dayton tradition. Offering delicious baked goods right in Linden Heights.
La Tapatia Mexican Grocery is a favorite among Linden Heights residents.
La Tapatia Mexican Grocery is a favorite among Linden Heights residents.
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Linden Heights Neighborhood Association events

The Linden Heights Neighborhood Association is an active force in the community, giving people many opportunities to get together. The organization hosts a monthly neighbor meet and greet in local venues like Cleveland Park, where people can bring a snack or a dessert for a potluck-style gathering. The neighborhood also does Trunk or Treat to celebrate Halloween with games, dinner and candy.

Cleveland Elementary through Belmont High

Students in the neighborhood attend the Dayton Public School District, which earns a C-minus grade according to Niche. “The city of Dayton schools is a main difference between this area versus a nearby suburb like Kettering,” Biedenharn says. Schools include Cleveland Elementary School and Belmont High School for middle school and high school levels. The elementary school has a C-minus grade, while the middle and high school has a C-plus on Niche. The high school offers unique career technical programs from Biomedical Science to Digital Cinema.

Cleveland Elementary School is for students in PK and K-6th grades.
Cleveland Elementary School is for students in PK and K-6th grades.
Belmont High School has an overall rating of C+, according to Niche.
Belmont High School has an overall rating of C+, according to Niche.
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Community projects in Highland Park

Located next to Cleveland Elementary School, Cleveland Park offers a picnic pavilion, swing sets and a playground for kids, plus a basketball court. Meanwhile, Highland Park continues to be improved with a library tree sculpture project — a spot with free books that people can pick up and read on park benches that may be completed by the end of 2023. This follows the association's most recently completed project, putting in a dog park nicknamed the “Wagtown Dog Park.” The park also features a playground and a soccer field.

Cleveland Park is a great place for families to spend their days.
Cleveland Park is a great place for families to spend their days.
Highland Park offers the serene calm feeling we often need after a long day.
Highland Park offers the serene calm feeling we often need after a long day.
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Quick commute to downtown Dayton

About 3 miles from downtown Dayton, residents of Linden Heights can easily commute to the big city via Linden Avenue or take public transportation. The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority has bus stops throughout the community. As for a nearby medical center, locals can go to Kettering Health Main Hospital. Residents can also access the Dayton International Airport for further travel from business trips to vacations.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

James M Cox Dayton International

25 min drive

Bus

Linden & Smithville

Bus

Linden & John Glenn

Bus

Linden & Alverno

Bus

Wyoming & Nicholas

Bus

Linden & Rosemont

Bus

Wyoming & Creighton

Bus

Xenia & Bowen

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Linden Heights US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Linden Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$155,000
Median Sale Price
$155,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$155,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$195,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
97
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$117

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,121
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1927
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,272
Significantly below the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,044
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,673
Median Age
37
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$52,821
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$59,347

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
12.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

47 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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