Snug between McDonald to the east and Niles to the northwest, Hilltop is a small Trumbull County territory with less than 700 residents. Densely wooded with low crime scores, Hilltop attracts McDonald residents with its location and real estate prices. “It has lower prices than McDonald, but has access to the McDonald school district,” says Tony Maffei, a Realtor with Century 21 Lakeside. “Plus, it’s a small town with low crime rates.”
Worn, asphalt streets pass greenery-filled lots often as large as a quarter acre. Older midcentury Cape Cods, along with the occasional two-story, farmhouse-style home, fill the area. Prices generally fall between the high $30,000s and the mid-$60,000s for smaller houses, reflecting their need for restoration. Larger, better-kept homes can reach as high as the low $100,000s. “You’ll see a house with the roof caving in, and then you’ll see some amazing houses,” says Maffei. “There’s a lot of renovation going on out there.”
Students in Hilltop can begin their education at Roosevelt Elementary School, which has a B from Niche, before heading to Niles Middle School, which has a C-plus. Niche gives McDonald High School a B-plus and counts it as the best public high school in Trumbull County. MHS is known for its robust athletics department, including football and basketball.
Woodland Park is a heavily wooded 1-acre public park in the neighboring village of McDonald. Equipped with a playground and splash pad in the summer, it has a reputation for being a safe, quiet area that attracts residents with kids.
Hilltop and McDonald in general have little in the way of shopping or dining. “People mostly go to Niles for that,” says Maffei. “There’s the Eastwood Mall and a Walmart in that direction.” Across the Mahoning River in Girard, North State Street has an assortment of familiar and locally owned restaurants. El Jefe is a brightly colored restaurant known for an assortment of Mexican fusion dishes, including the Mexi-Can Burger—a smash burger topped with jalapenos, chipotle mayonnaise and a variety of cheeses.
McDonald Village hosts several annual events, including the Firefighters Festival and Parade in the summer and Oktoberfest in the fall. Holiday events are also popular, including an Easter egg hunt and a tree lighting ceremony.
The neighborhood lacks sidewalks and bus stops, making a car necessary for most work and shopping. Hilltop is in the center of a triangle created by Interstate 80, State Route 46 and U.S. Route 422. These busy thoroughfares provide easy access to Warren, 9 miles northwest, and Youngstown, 9 miles southeast.
The CAP Crime Index gives Hilltop a score of two out of 10, half the national average.
Kim Blasko
Howard Hanna
(234) 414-6604
306 Total Sales
1 in Hilltop
$129,900 Price
Paul Sherman
Town One Realty
(234) 414-6570
260 Total Sales
1 in Hilltop
$64,000 Price
Joseph Cera
Altobelli Real Estate
(234) 414-6099
212 Total Sales
1 in Hilltop
$140,000 Price
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Barbara Wike
Altobelli Real Estate
(234) 230-6946
111 Total Sales
1 in Hilltop
$58,500 Price
Vincent Yurak
YUR Better Homes LLC
(216) 999-4495
40 Total Sales
1 in Hilltop
$400,000 Price
Yvonne Smith
Brokers Realty Group
(234) 414-6557
170 Total Sales
1 in Hilltop
$350,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hilltop | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
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