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A Duluth community with a bright future
Situated just north of the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, Central Hillside is a Duluth neighborhood that brushes against downtown and the waterfront. So named for being geographically uphill from downtown, this community dates back to the roots of the Duluth townsite of 1857. Central Hillside’s impressive views of Lake Superior and its access to parks might lead one to think the area is a bustling metropolitan one, but this is not the case. Crime and homelessness were points of concern in the early 2000s. To uplift lower-income families, locals partnered with the city to build and/or renovate more than 300 supportive housing units, rentals and condos between 2008 and 2011. One secondary motive for this outreach was to mitigate crime across certain blocks. Understanding that this is just the beginning, Lutheran Social Services broke ground on a 27,000-square-foot community center in 2016. Named the Center for Changing Lives, this mixed-use property opens its doors to some 800 unhoused youths year after year. The Center offers job training and life development skills to give residents the best possible chance.
Central Hillside's Statue of Jay Cooke honors a historic figure of Duluth Minnesota.
Central Hillside of Duluth Minnesota sits above downtown and the waterfront.
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Connecting with neighbors at Central Hillside's parks and community gardens
Just as the Center for Changing Lives is central to the community's health, the local parks are inseparable from daily life. These tiny green spaces are surrounded on all sides by homes and have views that only this lakeside community can deliver. Cascade Park features a playground for the kids and a tiny gazebo for the adults to seek shade. Kids can head to the Hillside Sport Court Park for a ball game. The park offers two fenced-in basketball courts just 250 feet from the community garden. Half a dozen community gardens lay scattered throughout, and though their footprint is small, their impact is not. They are part of a larger concept, the Duluth Community Garden Program, which aims to ingratiate neighbors and educate them on the practices of growing healthy foods and decorative bulbs.
Hillside Community Gardens dot the streets of Central Hillside and Duluth Minnesota.
Central Hillside residents enjoy walking in the lovely summer weather of Duluth Minnesota.
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Downtown Duluth is within walking distance
Mesaba Avenue, a two-way thoroughfare, winds along the community’s west side. At the northwest corner, this forms an intersection with Rice Lake Road and Central Entrance Drive, allowing easy access to most nearby areas. For those not driving, the Duluth Transit Authority has locals covered with bus stops throughout. The trip into Downtown Duluth is actually walkable, taking just 10 minutes across a half mile. The bus ride takes five minutes from the 4th Street and 2nd Avenue intersection. Folks can also take the transit from Lake Avenue to the Duluth International Airport, a 10-mile trip that lasts 45 minutes.
Duluth Transit Authority serves Central Hillside Minnesota with routes to Superior Wisconsin.
The modern Duluth International Airport is just minutes from Central Hillside Minnesota.
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Grabbing a bite and stocking up on groceries in Central Hillside
A handful of restaurants are available on the northeast corner of the neighborhood. Round Up Bar and Grill is directly adjacent to the 4th Street Community Garden. This spot serves burgers in baskets and domestic beers on tap for a hole-in-the-wall feel. For an equally authentic experience in a diner setting, folks head to Uncle Loui’s Café. The vibe is casual, and breakfast lovers can have their favorites hot and ready all day. One block away is a Whole Foods Co-Op for all the grocery essentials. If meal planning isn’t in the cards, shoppers can serve themselves from the hot bar and soup station. The Co-Op also offers curbside delivery if a trip to the store isn’t feasible.
Central Hillside's Uncle Loui's Cafe was voted the best Hangover breakfast by UMD students.
Central Hillside Whole Foods Co-op sells healthy products to the Minnesota community.
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Bungalows and ranch styles from another century
Nearly all the homes in Central Hillside are modest both in their construction and price. Vinyl-sided bungalows and tightly packed townhouses are the two predominant home styles. These fetch between $138,000 and $310,000. Two or three bedrooms is the usual accommodation, with duplexes being a rare exception. Surprisingly, the most expensive housing in Central Hillside isn’t the new construction; it’s the oldest homes that have since been gutted and remodeled. Bungalows and townhouses hailing from the turn of the nineteenth century now sell between $310,000 and $715,000. A few apartment complexes are available to renters on the south side for a mid-rise lifestyle. Income-restricted complexes sit on the northeast end near 4th Street and 6th Avenue.
Vinyl-sided bungalows are most common in Central Hillside Minnesota.
19th century homes stand Central Hillside Minnesota
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Attending class in Duluth Public Schools
Students in Central Hillside attend Duluth Public Schools, starting with Myers-Wilkins Elementary. Lincoln Park Middle offers intramurals and art and theater clubs for enrichment. Students can then attend Denfeld High. Each of these schools gets a B-minus overall from Niche.
Lincoln Park Middle School provides a supportive learning environment with 3 full-time school co
Denfeld High School offers AP® coursework and exams, ranking #7,916 in the National Rankings.
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Crime in Central Hillside
Over the past two decades, Duluth neighborhoods have made efforts to lower and mitigate crime. In addition to the housing projects conducted in Central Hillside, Duluth has a Community Safety Initiative that meets to discuss improving the relationship between law enforcement and Duluth citizens. In 2012, the Initiative won a first-place national award from Metlife for community-police partnership.
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Parks in this Area
Cascade Park
Washington Community Center
Hillside Sport Court Park
Transit
Airport
Duluth International
22 min drive
Bus
04 St & 05 Aw
Bus
03 St & 08 Aw
Bus
04 St & 07 Aw
Bus
Skyline Blvd & 10 Aw
Bus
04 St & 02 Ae
Bus
Skyline Blvd & 08 St
Bus
Superior St & Glen Pl
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Hillside
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Hillside, Duluth sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Central Hillside, Duluth over the last 12 months is $287,748, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Excellent opportunity to start or expand your real estate investment portfolio! Two side-by-side duplexes for a total of 4 units! Each unit has 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Newer built buildings (1995) with maintenance-free vinyl siding. One off street parking space per unit. Updated soffit & facia. Air exchanger in each unit. Tenant pays all utilities. Owner pays garbage. Each unit has its
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CityView Flats is a luxury apartment building in downtown Duluth with great views where you can walk to Canal Park, catch a direct bus to all campuses, walk to close by businesses to shop, and much more! - This luxury apartment building just opened in December 2019. Furnished units available.Overlooking breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Superior and downtown Duluth, this luxury
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,683
Median Age
33
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,603
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,099
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.5%
College Graduates
31.8%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
69''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
3/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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