Dixie Heights
Neighborhood in Middletown, Ohio
Butler County 45042
Steel boom-era housing and smaller pockets of new construction
Most homes in Dixie Heights were built prior to 1950 when companies like AK Steel still thrived in Middletown. Prospective buyers will find modest Cape Cods and bungalows on uniform, quarter-acre lots. Attached garages are rare, given the age of most of the homes, and it's more common for cars to park in narrow driveways. Prices range between $70,000 and $150,000 for investment properties, whereas more recently updated homes can sell for between $150,000 and $230,000. Pockets of New Traditional styles closer to Maple Park hover between $200,000 and a little over $250,000.Dixie Heights Park, Maple Park and recreation beside the river
There are two public parks within Dixie Heights. The largest, which is also the neighborhood's namesake park, has a basketball hoop, playground equipment and picnic tables. To the south, Maple Park also has a small playground. Residents enjoy proximity to the Great Miami River Trail, which longtime local and Coldwell Banker Realtor Bill Hobbs says is popular with cyclists. The trail starts in Middletown and extends north all the way to Dayton. It also leads to Smith Park to the south, which hosts the Ohio Challenge hot air balloon festival in July. "There are all sorts of shaped balloons… we've had great weather in the past," says Hobbs, explaining that motels fill up this time of year. According to Amber Dunn, who works with Coldwell Banker Heritage, the weather here is relatively predictable—cold winters and humid summers. "We occasionally get tornados, but being so land-locked, we'll get residual winds, and that's it," she says.Kids enroll in Middletown City Schools
The Middletown City School District serves the community, and students can start off by attending Miller Ridge Elementary, which has a C-plus grade from Niche. Highview 6th Grade Center and Middletown Middle School both have C-minus grades. In the fall of 2025, Central Academy will move to the Highview 6th Grade Center building. Middletown High School has a C from Niche, and the boys' varsity basketball team is known for their record number of championship wins.Dayton and Cincinnati are accessible via Interstate 75
One of Middletown's, and, consequently, Dixie Heights's, most attractive qualities is its proximity to larger cities like Cincinnati and Dayton via Interstate 75. Dayton is a little over 20 miles north, and Cincinnati is less than 40 miles south. Both have international airports and a range of employment opportunities in fields like healthcare and academia, although there are manufacturing jobs closer to home in Middletown. Atrium Medical Center is the closest hospital.Retail along North Verity Parkway and small businesses in Middletown's historic downtown
North Verity Parkway, which borders the neighborhood to the west, is home to a variety of fast food options, including McDonald's, Wendy's and Taco Bell. The closest grocery store is Needler's Fresh Market off University Boulevard, and there are household necessities at Dollar General next door. For more eclectic small businesses, restaurants and theaters, Hobbs recommends Middletown's historic downtown. "The Sorg [Opera House] was owned by the Sorg family, and, probably two blocks from it, is their old Sorg mansion," he says. Also across the street from the restored opera house is the Swire Inn, a sit-down family restaurant popular after shows.
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Sara Caskey
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Reva Owens
Reva Owens
Coldwell Banker Heritage
(513) 540-2163
117 Total Sales
2 in Dixie Heights
$130K - $240K Price Range
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Regina Miller
Regina Miller
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Heritage
(937) 918-7336
195 Total Sales
3 in Dixie Heights
$127K - $140K Price Range
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Tahsin Mert
Tahsin Mert
Coldwell Banker Realty
(513) 993-6404
95 Total Sales
1 in Dixie Heights
$140,000 Price
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Melissa Lawwill
Melissa Lawwill
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Heritage
(513) 540-0368
100 Total Sales
2 in Dixie Heights
$100K - $159K Price Range
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Terri Glenn
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Terri Glenn
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Thacker & Assoc.
35 Total Sales
3 in Dixie Heights
$119K - $172K Price Range
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Amy King
Amy King
Responds QuicklySibcy Cline Inc.
(937) 806-5093
156 Total Sales
2 in Dixie Heights
$140,000 Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Sunset Park
Great Miami Trail Miami Trailhead
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dixie Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dixie Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dixie Heights, Middletown sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Dixie Heights, Middletown over the last 12 months is $140,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$140,000
Median Sale Price
$140,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$140,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$143
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
436
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,048
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,847
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,203
Median Age
40
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,460
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,037
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
2.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
62.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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