Suburban living and affordable homes in Howland Center
Howland Center, in northeast Ohio near the Pennsylvania state line, is a quiet suburban community with sizable homes, diverse outdoor recreation and a popular commercial corridor. Part of the larger Howland Township, the area had barely any residents until the mid-20th century, when a huge Clifton-Hyde housing development was built. Since then, Howland Center has only grown as a favored suburb of Warren and Youngstown. "It's definitely a higher-end suburb of Warren, but it's pretty affordable," says April McGahagan, a local Realtor and Howard Hanna Howland office manager. "We've definitely got a lot of people moving here from Cleveland and Pittsburgh because of how affordable it is."
A newly developed area in Howland Center features Colonial-style and ranch homes.
Welcome to Howland Center, which has a population of 6,300 residents.
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Diverse architectural styles at price points reasonable for the area
Howland Center's streets loop and curve through neighborhoods shaded by oak trees and are busiest during commuting hours when residents head to and from work. Sidewalks aren't typical in the community, but the quiet nature of Howland Center's residential areas allows kids to safely play in cul-de-sacs and out in their front yards by low-traffic neighborhood streets. Prospective buyers can find midcentury ranch-style homes or contemporary townhouse condos selling for $150,000 to $250,000. Beyond that price, spacious split-levels, New Traditional properties and Colonial Revivals range from $300,000 to $500,000. The CAP Index Crime Score for Howland is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Nestled on a large lot in Howling Center, this ranch-style home features an attached two-car garage for your convenience.
Located in Howland Center, this modern Colonial-style home is situated on a quiet street.
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Howland schools offer career programs and school choice options
Children can attend public schools in the Howland Local Schools, with the youngest students attending Howland Springs Primary School for prekindergarten and kindergarten, and Glen Primary for grades 1 and 2; both schools receive a B-plus rating from Niche. Students progress to B-plus-rated H.C. Mines Elementary for grades 3 and 4 before moving on to Howland Intermediate for grades 5 and 6, and then Howland Junior High. Next up is B-rated Howland High School, which is recognized for its strong community connections. Through Howland High's Community Partner Program, local businesses and organizations offer career advice and on-site experience to students interested in various job fields. Parents can apply to enroll their children in a district of their choice with Ohio's school choice program.
Howland High School prepares students for the future.
Students learn a variety of subjecs at Mines Elementary School.
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Convenient access to commuter routes
Sandwiched between routes 11 and 82, Howland Center's location means people can quickly get around, whether it's just an errand run or to get to work. "It's a great place for people commuting to Cleveland," McGahagan says. "And we're so close to the Pennsylvania line, so you can also get to other small towns over there. Pittsburgh, too, though it's a little farther away." Public transportation doesn't extend to Howland, so residents are mainly car-dependent.
Local businesses along Market Street and nearby big-box stores
Market Street is the area's main commercial corridor, lined with grocers, locally owned restaurants, coffee shops and office buildings. At the eastern end of the street, The Chophouse is known for its quality steak and classic Italian recipes. Located just south of Howland Center off Route 46 are big retail plazas that orbit Eastwood Mall, featuring big-box stores like Target and Sam's Club, sit-down chain restaurants and movie theaters. There are several grocery stores in the community, including Giant Eagle Supermarket and Meijer.
Located within the Grand Resort, the Chop House is a renowned dining destination in Howling Center.
Located in Howland Center, the nearby Lowe's store offers all the supplies you need for home remodeling.
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Local athletics, tee time and boating around Howland
On the western side of the community, children play baseball and other sports at the Howland Township Park. The park also has a paved walking trail, a disc golf course, playgrounds and a small nature preserve with views of wandering wildlife. Local youth sports are not limited to the township park, as the Howland Athletic Club also maintains ball fields and other facilities next to Mines Elementary. Golfing opportunities include the private Old Avalon Golf Course and the more modern Avalon Lakes Golf Course, which is open to the public. Howland is bordered to the north by Mosquito Creek Lake, one of Ohio's largest lakes, which spans more than 7,000 acres of surface area. It is popular for fishing, boating and swimming in designated areas.
At the Grand Resort in Howling Center, golfers are preparing to tee off.
Children enjoy the playground at Howland Township Park.
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Community gatherings at Orwig Park
In the summer and fall, local vendors set up at Richard E. Orwig Park on Saturday mornings to sell produce and specialty goods at the Howland Farmers Market. In the warmer months, Howland Food Truck Fridays are held at Orwig Park, where residents come to chat, get good food and listen to live music.
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Another Tom Schroth masterpiece! Experience beautifully designed architecture in this exceptional 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch perfectly situated in a private, serene setting surrounded by abundant wildlife. Step inside to find windows galore, filling every room with natural light and showcasing stunning views from all angles. The spacious family room features bran new LVT flooring, a new electric
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On the eastern edge of Warren, the Hospital area is a predominately residential community with two large medical centers that serve the community’s healthcare needs and respond to emergencies throughout the Trumbull County region.
Known mainly for the Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital, the city’s Hospital neighborhood marks where the urban landscape starts giving way to suburbs with larger, more expensive single-family homes, highway retail corridors and large shopping centers with big box stores, franchise restaurants and low-slung professional offices. “It’s pretty close to downtown Warren. There’s a lot of older homes that are more affordable,” says April McGahagan, a local Realtor and manager of the Howard Hannah office in neighboring Howland. “There’s also some older beautiful homes on Market Street as well as lawyers and doctor offices and funeral homes.”
In the western side of the neighborhood close to downtown, older Craftsman-style bungalows, Cape Cods and Colonial-inspired homes from the early 20th century are arranged in a typical city grid pattern and range from $15,000 to $180,000, depending on size and condition. Homes generally span less than 1,500 square feet, though some can have up to 2,000 square feet with a fenced backyard or finished basement. Past the hospitals, in more contemporary areas developed since the 1950s, more spacious ranch-style homes, split levels and some older stately Colonial-style homes range from $150,000 to $400,000.
Students in the community can attend the PreK-8 Williard School in the Warren City School District. Built in 2009, it is the second-largest school in the division and serves nearly 1,000 students. With a 17 to 1 student-teacher ratio, the school earns a C rating from Niche. From there, students can advance to Warren G. Harding High School, which Niche gives a C-plus rating. Established in 1926, the school includes a deeply rostered alumni hall of fame that includes notable athletes, corporate executives, astronauts and changemakers, such as former Fox News Network CEO Roger Ailes, women’s suffrage movement leader Harriet Taylor Upton and Super Bowl champion wide receiver Mario Manningham.
Youngstown Road forms the neighborhood’s southern boundary and serves as the primary commercial shopping area for the community. A mix of franchise restaurants, local eateries, dollar stores, used car dealerships and vehicle service centers line the road, providing a convenient place for residents to eat and run errands. Farther down, the road passes the Eastwood Mall and a large shopping center district with a Meijer supermarket and even more restaurants and national retailers, including Hobby Lobby, Bass Pro Shops and Home Depot.
Near the Mercy Health hospital campus, residents can take their dogs on a walk or bring their children to the playground at Circle Park, a small green space nestled in one of the more expensive residential sections of the Hospital area. Heading into downtown, folks can also stroll along the Mahoning River or admire the rose garden at Perkins Park. Along Market Street, members and guests of the Trumbull Country Club can play golf or tennis before settling in the club’s upscale casual restaurant.
One of the advantages of living in the Hospital area is its walkability. “You could walk downtown closer to there,” McGahagan says. “The high school is also north of Market Street, so students there could walk to school.” In the neighborhood, residents can take Western Reserve Transit Authority’s Warren-Express bus route to reach destinations in nearby Youngstown. Taking Routes 422 and 46, motorists can also get to the nearby city of Niles to visit the historic McKinley Memorial Library and Museum to learn more about the birthplace of 25th U.S. President William McKinley.
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
6,092
Median Age
46
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,261
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$106,229
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
30.9%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
57''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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