Morgandale offers an industrial suburban setting next to Warren
Home to approximately 1,400 residents, Morgandale is a small community on the outskirts of Warren. It offers a more secluded lifestyle close to a flourishing city center. “Warren has really grown. We’re getting more businesses; downtown is picking up. It’s close to Cleveland and Pittsburgh. It’s a great place to live," says Marla Bluedorn, who works with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty and has about five years of experience in the area. Morgandale is only 3 miles from Warren's historic shopping hub and more city attractions.
Ranch-style homes and split-levels in Morgandale
The community’s residential areas are mostly on its east side, along with some retail and strip malls, and an industrial section of manufacturers and suppliers in the center. Residential roads here have a secluded rural feel. On these quiet streets, many of the houses have a few maple trees in the front yards and woodsy backyards. Prices range from about $90,000 to $250,000, including mostly midcentury ranch-style homes, Cape Cods and split-level homes. The area’s median sales price is $117,000, compared to Warren’s median of $151,000.
Local restaurants and stores on Elm Road
Elm Road, a main thoroughfare on the community’s east side, offers an array of stores and restaurant options. The family-owned Enzo's Restaurant & Banquet Center serves Italian food in a relaxed lounge setting, plus there’s a banquet hall available to rent for events. “Enzo’s is wonderful; they have great sauce. There are a lot of good restaurants here,” Bluedorn says. More eateries include the laidback El Torero Mexican Restaurant and the casual Chinese spot Chef Chen Restaurant. The area’s shopping ranges from the wine store Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tasting Room to a Walgreens pharmacy. In the Warren Plaza strip mall, there’s a Giant Eagle Supermarket located south of Morgandale.
Downtown Warren has a historic retail district and more attractions nearby. “You’re only a few miles from downtown, the amphitheatre and Robins Theater. It's really nice,” Bluedorn says. Warren Community Amphitheatre often has live music, especially tribute bands in the summertime. Robins Theater is an Italian Renaissance building with more concerts as well as movies throughout the year.
Schools from Howland Glen Elementary to Howland High
The main school district in Morgandale is Howland Local Schools, although two other districts serve the area. Students may attend Howland Springs Primary School for prekindergarten and kindergarten; this school is unrated by Niche. Glen Primary School serves Grades 1 and 2, H.C. Mines Elementary serves Grades 3 and 4, and Howland Middle School serves Grades 5 through 8. All earn B-plus ratings on Niche. Howland High School has a B rating. The high school’s courses include Ecology, Italian and Yoga & Mindfulness.
Elm Road Triple Drive-In Theatre and a Greek Festival
Just south of Morgandale, Elm Road Triple Drive-In Theatre has double features and a concession stand with a dinner menu. "It's a nice thing to do in the summer,” Bluedorn says. St. Demetrios Community Center, located south of the community, hosts an annual Greek Festival in July which includes authentic Greek food, rides and a vendor market.
Outdoor recreation from Morgandale Park to Packard Park
On the south side of the community, Morgandale Park offers a picnic pavilion and a playground. Garrett Wonders Bike Trail, on the area's east side, is a 3-mile rail trail through a woodsy greenway, where many enjoy fall foliage. A few miles west of Morgandale, Packard Park is on the Mahoning River and features trails with views of the waterway. The recreation site also has a splash pad, a skate park and a baseball field.
15 miles to Youngstown and more travel
Many of the community’s employers are manufacturers and suppliers, including Aptiv and ClarkDietrich. Morgandale is about 3 miles north of the city of Warren. Via state Route 82, the community is about 15 miles away from Youngstown. Morgandale is about 60 miles from Cleveland and 90 miles to Pittsburgh for weekend trips. The Western Reserve Transit system provides bus rides. For commercial flights, Akron-Canton Airport is about 55 miles away.
