Howard
Neighborhood in Mount Vernon, Ohio
Knox County 43028
$224,315
Average Value
Walking to local restaurants
Residents walk less than a quarter mile to the Howard Hilton, an unassuming restaurant and dive bar with a big front patio and two Coca-Cola signs. On snowy nights, residents brave the elements to reach its warm interior, where football games play on the televisions, burgers sizzle on the griddle and neighbors share laughs over their beers. After school, teens hang out at Dirko’s Pizza, where they can play darts and chow on stromboli and subs. Mount Vernon serves the community’s retail needs. Less than 8 miles west of Howard, there are stores like Kroger, Walmart and Marshalls. Downtown Mount Vernon also has a plethora of local shops, like Kudos Co-Op, which features 24 different artists. “Our art collective includes woodworkers, blown glass artists, fiber artists and photographers,” says Liz Prather, who has been a member of the Kudos Co-Op for a year.
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K-12 schools within walking distance
Children can walk to the neighborhood’s two public schools, which are both located within the neighborhood along Coshocton Road. Students usually begin their educations at East Knox Elementary. East Knox Junior/Senior High School is next door and has 415 students. Both schools have B-minus Niche ratings. The high school has a 92% graduation rate, and its science program offers classes specializing in subjects like botany, forensic science and astronomy.
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Residential blocks of single-family houses
Most of the neighborhood’s houses have two stories and were developed between the 1910s and the 30s. They are valued between $120,000 and $210,000. Houses in need of advanced repair are valued as low as $100,000. Many of the properties have front porches, so folks can chat with their neighbors as they walk past on evening strolls.
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Premiere Theatre 7 and the Knox County Fair
Locals catch new movies at the Premiere Theatre 7, less than 8 miles down the road. Mount Vernon holds year-round festivals and events. The Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival draws Howard residents to the neighboring city’s downtown for food and crafts vendors and live music. The Knox County Fair has been a local staple for 175 years. Ohio-based musicians jam out on the stage while children pet barnyard animals and families ride the Ferris wheel.
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Getting to Columbus
Most of the neighborhood’s streets are lined with sidewalks that folks use to walk to the park, the schools and the restaurants. The town does not have access to public transportation. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 52 miles southwest via U.S. Route 62.Hellbender Preserve and Kokosing Gap Trail
Howard is surrounded by a wooded landscape dotted with farms, but there are also parks for weekend escapes. Residents can step outside of their houses and hop on Kokosing Gap Trail, a 14-mile paved pathway that takes cyclists and hikers through a stone archway underneath U.S. Route 36, past a 1940s steam locomotive in Gambier and all the way to Phillips Park in Mount Vernon. The trail takes travelers past fields and wetlands where they might glimpse wild turkeys, bald eagles and blue herons. Hellbender Preserve is on the neighborhood’s eastern border, and the 15-acre site provides a good space for residents to walk trails, picnic, play sports in the open field and take their children to the playground. Bird watchers can see species like the northern cardinal, the American goldfinch and the tufted titmouse. Apple Valley Lake is less than 2 miles from the neighborhood, but use of the lake is reserved only for property owners and their guests.
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Written By
William Palicia
Photography Contributed By
Holly Haarmeyer
Video By
Francisco de la Vera
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Carol Lessick
Carol Lessick
Responds QuicklyReal Estate Technology Partners
(419) 949-8562
238 Total Sales
1 in Howard
$45,000 Price
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Shad Bevington
Shad Bevington
Responds QuicklyRe/Max Stars
(740) 462-7358
309 Total Sales
2 in Howard
$45K - $70K Price Range
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Sam Miller
Sam Miller
Re/Max Stars
(740) 690-3906
684 Total Sales
4 in Howard
$15K - $250K Price Range
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Joe and Sherrie Toth
Joe and Sherrie Toth
RE/MAX Consultant Group
(740) 326-4490
466 Total Sales
3 in Howard
$250K - $286K Price Range
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Aubrey Snow
Aubrey Snow
Sluss Realty Company
(567) 333-8474
152 Total Sales
2 in Howard
$235K - $365K Price Range
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Al Lindeman
Al Lindeman
Re/Max Stars
(740) 690-3760
197 Total Sales
2 in Howard
$128K - $186K Price Range
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rotary Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Howard | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
54
Median Year Built
1920
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,503
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
75
Median Age
36
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
29.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,278
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.9%
College Graduates
6.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23
/ 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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