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Westwood offers parks, employers, schools and more
Westwood offers homebuyers the chance to own a bit of Dayton history at a competitive price. The neighborhood is seeing a surge in home restoration, and community organizations connect neighbors to the resources they need to succeed. While most of the neighborhood is residential, the community has immediate access to an expansive metro park and SugarCreek Packing, a major employer. Students are near multiple schools, and several commercial pockets line the neighborhood's borders. A major highway and ample bus routes help residents reach downtown Dayton in about 3 miles.
Uplifting neighbors at Wesley Community Center
Residents have many spaces to connect with nature and with one another. The northern section of the neighborhood is home to Wesleyan MetroPark, a 62-acre woodland surrounding Wolf Creek. The space offers a variety of activities, from cycling and fishing to cross-country skiing in the winter. The park also has Adventure Central, a youth education center that provides after-school and summer learning programs. While most of the center's programs focus on science and nature, kids also learn life skills, like civic duty and proper nutrition. Smaller green spaces in the area include Gettysburg Park and Residence Park. The Greater Dayton Recreation Center is half a mile from Westwood and has a fitness area, indoor pool and gymnasium.
The neighborhood is also home to the Wesley Community Center, which provides after-school programs, workforce development and a community pantry in the heart of the neighborhood. The center serves vulnerable populations such as older adults, expectant parents, young children and individuals experiencing homelessness or unemployment. The center's colorful mural mirrors its values, illustrating progress through depictions of builders, artists and scholars collaborating. Another resource available to the community is the Dayton Metro Library West Branch. Less than 1 mile away, the library offers a variety of youth programming and adult services. "We get a lot of patrons who come in needing assistance with faxing, job applications and resume writing. We also have some of the highest statistics for computer use. A lot of people don't have internet services in their homes, so they come here to do work on the laptops and tablets available at the library," says Winnie Johnson, the library's branch manager.
The Gettysburg Park has spacious land for kids to play.
The Wesleyan MetroPark is a popular park that is close in proximity to Westwood.
The Dayton Library offers musical instruments where kids can play.
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Historic landmarks and restored homes
Housing styles include two-story American Foursquares, Cape Cods, bungalows and Craftsman styles. Most were built in the early to mid-20th century. It's common to see vacant properties needing some TLC throughout the landscape. However, with over 100 properties sold in the past year, vacancy is declining, and homes are steadily being renovated. "There's a lot of grant funding for home restoration, and if you're looking to get into a neighborhood near downtown Dayton before prices start rising, this is a great spot right now," says Realtor Jeffrey Roberts of Re/Max Alliance, who has 35 years of experience in the area. Prices range from $25,000 to $150,000, depending on a home's condition. Multifamily homes cost around $370,000. Garages are a rarity, so most residents rely on driveways and street parking. Front yards are typically small, with porches and front doors only a few steps from the sidewalk, but some homes sport expansive side yards.
An important landmark connected to the community's history is in Westwood and on the National Register for Historic Places. Daniel Miller was a prominent early pioneer and the official first settler of the area, and his home became a station on the Underground Railroad in the 1840s and ‘50s.
Yellow homes are a very popular color that many homeowners love in Westwood.
Almost every home in Westwood has a spacious porch.
Westwood offers residents a sparse suburban feel throughout the neighborhood.
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Westwood Neighborhood Collaborative Network
Westwood residents are automatic members of the Westwood Neighborhood Collaborative Network. While the association's involvement in events has slowed recently, the group has worked in the neighborhood since 2007, orchestrating neighborhood cleanups, police partnerships and even a local business summit. Dues are $1 per meeting per person or $7 for the entire year per person.
High schoolers have options, from STEM pathways to online classes
Dayton Public School offers flexible zoning to its families, but many kids start at Westwood Elementary School since it's right inside the neighborhood. The school, one of the largest in the district, earns a C-minus Niche score. Next is Wogaman Middle School, which has a D-plus rating, followed by Thurgood Marshall STEM High School, which has a C-minus. Students also have the option to attend Dayton Digital Academy, an online high school program, or the International School at Residence Park. The school teaches students in prekindergarten through sixth grade about international cultures and languages, and it also offers a prekindergarten through 12th grade English Learning program for newcomers to the United States. Niche has not rated either school.
Valerie Elementary School is a fairly large school that students attend.
The International School at Residence Park teaches students about international cultures and languages.
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Businesses along West Third and North Gettysburg
Shopping and dining in Westwood is limited, but there are a few options along West Third Street and North Gettysburg Avenue. Various fast-casual chains specializing in burgers, fried chicken, and Chinese food are at the intersection of Hoover and North Gettysburg avenues. Estridge Grocery is known for its butcher services and meat selection, but the neighborhood is also within 2 miles of Save A Lot and Chamberlain Tomato Co, a local produce market. Family Dollar covers basic needs, and Westown Shopping Center off West Third Street has a variety of retailers. For more options, locals typically head downtown, 3 miles away.
Many small corner stores in Westwood are convenient for residents in Westwood.
The McDonald's in Westwood is open 24/7 and serves hot and ready cheeseburgers.
Walgreens is where Westwood residents purchase their essentials.
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Commuting via Highway 35 or the bus
Commuting from Westwood is reasonably straightforward, especially with a major employer inside the neighborhood. The most popular route is Highway 35, about 1 mile south, because it connects with Interstate 75 and downtown Dayton. Residents reach Highway 35 via North James H McGee Boulevard or North Gettysburg Avenue. Many bus routes run along West Third Street and North Gettysburg Avenue, offering direct connections to downtown and other employers like the Dayton VA Medical Center. For flights, Dayton International Airport is 16 miles north.
Crime
The CAP Index gives the area a crime score of 6 out of 10, above the national average of 4. However, some categories of violent crime are as high as 10 out of 10. The West District of the Dayton Police Department addresses this by regularly patrolling the neighborhood and supplying the community with crime-stopping resources.
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Parks in this Area
Liberation Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Wesleyan MetroPark
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Gettysburg Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Northwest Recreation Center / Princeton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Transit
Airport
James M Cox Dayton International
24 min drive
Bus
Kammer & Anna
Bus
Hoover & Walton
Bus
Kammer & Shoop
Bus
3rd & Anna
Bus
Hoover & Burleigh
Bus
Oakridge & Walton
Bus
Oakridge & Westwood
Westwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westwood, Dayton sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westwood, Dayton over the last 12 months is $335,990, down 46% from the median 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
6,117
Median Age
41
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,973
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,766
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84%
College Graduates
6.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
46.5%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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