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The persistent community of East Palestine
East Palestine is a small city in Columbiana County, Ohio. Many people might recognize the name. In February 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed from the tracks that run through the center of town, spilling multiple tankers worth of hazardous chemicals. The chemicals then caught fire for days, due to both spontaneous and controlled burns, releasing toxic smoke into the air. The chemical spill may cause long-term environmental damage, but the town stands tall. “The people that live in East Palestine have lived there for years. The train derailment couldn’t make them want to leave. It’s their home,” says Realtor Dawn DeLorenzo with Century 21 Lakeside, who’s been selling in the area for over 15 years. Life goes on in East Palestine because of the residents’ dedication to the community. Trains still roll through town, and businesses still run on Market Street.
Go shopping in East Palestine down Market Street.
East Palestine honors those who have served our country.
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Recovering from the 2023 train derailment
Many residents had to vacate their homes to avoid the contaminated air. After days of spontaneous and controlled burns, the flames were dealt with. The Norfolk Southern Corporation was financially responsible for the cleanup and repair of the tracks, which are now fully functional. Still, the long-term environmental effects of the spill, like contamination of the local watershed, are unknown. In June 2025, the federal government announced a project to study the long-term effects of the chemical pollution.
East Palestine’s railroad industry is alive and still runs through town about every 30 minutes.
In February 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed from the tracks, spilling hazardous chemicals in East Palestine.
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Homes from the 1820s to the 1980s
Despite East Palestine’s environmental complications, its housing market has remained relatively steady. “This is a mature community. Almost every home is older,” DeLorenzo says. “People take great care of their homes. That’s why the values didn’t drop that much after the train derailment.” The median price is about $120,000. This is standard for homes on most of the city blocks, which include 1930s workers cottages, 1920s Foursquares, 1880s Second Empire homes and even 1820s prairie-style homes. Many of these older homes in need of updates can be found for under $100,000. Ranch-style homes and other tract builds from the 1960s to the present can cost around the median. Homes on spacious lots just outside the town center can be up to $300,000.
Their are 1920s Foursquare houses in East Palestine for buyers to choose from.
East Palestine residents take pride in their homes, keeping them maintained.
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Market Street is the heart of town
The train tracks attract outside industry, but local businesses live along Market Street — the town’s main thoroughfare, running perpendicular to the railway. Almost every office, bank, city building and restaurant sits along Market Street or the adjacent blocks in early-1900s buildings. Murals express town pride, and the lampposts are decorated with East Palestine High Bulldogs banners. Ianazone’s Pizza, China Café and Sprinklz On Top are favorite Market Street eateries that sit next to each other. Sparkle Market is the town supermarket, a few blocks down Market Street. Main Street intersects Market Street and has local joints like Cozza’s Pizza and The Dairy Mill Ice Cream Shop.
There are plenty of shops for you to browse in East Palestine on Market Street.
East Palestine residents grocery shop at Sparkle Market.
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East Palestine High has a proud football program
The city is served by the East Palestine City School District, which earns a C-plus overall grade from Niche. The three schools are across the street from each other on the north end of town. First is East Palestine Elementary, rated a B-minus. East Palestine Middle receives a C-plus. East Palestine High finishes the journey and earns a B-minus as well. The East Palestine High Bulldogs football team has won several regional championships and regularly makes the playoffs.
East Palestine Elementary School has 400 students in grades PK, K-4.
East Palestine High School has 264 students in grades 9-12.
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Recreation at East Palestine City Park
East Palestine City Park is the community recreation space. The park has facilities for all kinds of activities; there’s a main play area with an elaborate playground and courts for basketball, tennis and pickleball. The community pool is across the way, and there’s a Little League field next to the pool. The park’s looping drive leads to wooded spaces with paved walking paths. The wooded lawn on the east side has a disc golf course, and a relaxing pond and gazebo.
Meet up with friends and play a round of disc golf at East Palestine City Park.
Enjoy nature at East Palestine City Park.
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Fifty-mile commute to Pittsburgh
East Palestine’s railroad industry is alive and well and still employs many people. However, with the Pennsylvania border on the east side of town, many people commute to Pittsburgh. Downtown Pittsburgh is about 50 miles southeast, and Pittsburgh International Airport is less than 35 miles in the same direction. Youngstown is the nearest larger Ohio city, just over 20 miles north.
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