On numbered streets, sandwiched between industrial sites to the south, east and west, the southside Lima neighborhood of Northwest Perry Township stands as a green slice of life for its residents. Larger lots than those in neighborhoods closer to downtown set this neighborhood apart, leading to homes spaced farther apart than the city's urban norm. Likewise, trees dot most every block, though sidewalks are not part of the streetscape.
Less than a mile from the ramps to Interstate 75, which leads directly to Dayton to the south and Toledo to the north, Northwest Perry Township is connected to Ohio's broader economy. “There are things in Lima that, when you look at them . . . we have the intersections of the world here,” says Realtor Sheila Custer of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “All the interstates have manufacturing ties to them.”
Those closer-to-home manufacturers and fabricators within view of the neighborhood are a point of pride, Custer says, so much so that students are exposed to employment opportunities there in high school. “Maker Fest is where we bring all the factories together, and we let the kids touch and feel to see what’s in there,'' she says. "The workers get to talk to them.” The city has held this annual, two-day fair since 2015, with 2023 bringing in more than 1,300 students to explore various healthcare, manufacturing and skill-based trades.
This son takes his mom to Lima's Finest Foods every week for lunch.
La Charreada Mexican Grill is an extremely popular spot not far from Northwest Perry Township.
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Catching the bus in Northwest Perry Township
Although the neighborhood is on the south side of town, residents can easily commute north to the city center using the Allen County Regional Transit Authority. The 2-and-a-half-mile bus ride downtown lasts about 30 minutes while driving takes just eight minutes. Dayton's airport, about 60 miles south, is the closest with scheduled airline service.
Bus stops like this one protect residents of Northwest Perry Township from the weather.
The Lima Mall is a popular hangout for residents of Northwest Perry Township.
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Attractively priced ranch style homes
A handful of gridded streets on the outskirts of Lima make up Northwest Perry Township. Simple, neat ranch styles are the norm, most with less than 1,000 square feet. These smaller midcentury homes are typically priced from $55,000 to a much as $200,000.
This beautiful ranch house faces the morning sun in Northwest Perry Township.
Many tall & mature trees offer shade to the residents of Northwest Perry Township.
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Grabbing a bite in Northwest Perry Township
While there are technically no restaurants in the neighborhood, Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill is just to the west. This laidback spot serves pizza, burgers and pints of beer on tap. A concentration of national-brand stores and restaurants are about 4 miles north of the neighborhood along the Interstate 75 corridor. Among them, Sam's Club, Aldi and Walmart for groceries, and a collection of restaurants such as Texas Roadhouse, Cracker Barrel and Olive Garden.
The Beer Barrel is a popular spot for lunch among refinery workers in Northwest Perry Township.
Seafood & Cheddar Bay Biscuits are waiting for you at Red Lobster.
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A day out at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center Park
The nearest park lies at the neighborhood’s northeast corner. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center Park, sometimes referred to as Foundry Park, is recognizable for the fishing pond that anchors it. Aside from fishing, kids might explore the small playground or play a game on the tennis courts. Residents can get creative with the wide-open space on the park’s north side.
This resident of Northwest Perry Township rides her bike to work.
Heritage Park is the perfect spot for your favorite book and some sun.
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Attending class in Northwest Perry Township
Students can attend Perry Elementary, rated B-minus by Niche. They then move to Shawnee Middle, which gets an A-minus overall. Perry High rounds out the list with a B-minus and offers a variety of sports like bowling and golf.
Wastewater in Lima
Lima isn’t known for environmental disasters like flooding or fires, but it did have an issue with wastewater in 2014. The city and federal government settled over sewage releases into the Ottawa River. Afterward, the city more than doubled its wastewater treatment capacity while also removing and replacing affected trees along the river. The work cost an estimated $147 million over 10 years. In 2022, the Ohio Water Development Authority granted the city $5.82 million toward its wastewater treatment plant.
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Parks in this Area
Bresler Lake Reservoir
Faurot Park
Heritage Park - West End
Hermon Woodlands
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northwest Perry Township
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
96
Median Year Built
1962
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,233
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
331
Median Age
34
Population under 18
30.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$18,124
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$24,936
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
59.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
0%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
56.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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