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Room to spread out on Akron's outskirts
Hametown’s large lot sizes and forested surroundings lend the neighborhood a quiet, secluded feel. Homes here are within arm’s reach of Silver Creek Metro Park, an enormous natural expanse centered around a lake. “Most of the people who live in Hametown chose it because of the park,” says Realtor Sonja Halstead, a top seller in the neighborhood who leads The Halstead Team with Keller Williams Elevate. “It’s also close to Akron, so you get easy access to Route 21, but it’s rural, it’s country living.” Akron is a 13-mile drive, while Cleveland is 36 miles north. The small towns of Norton, Barberton, Doylestown and Wadsworth immediately surround the neighborhood, granting easy access to restaurants, big-box stores, gyms and civic resources like post offices.
Enjoy the day at the lake in Silver Creek Metro Park in Hametown.
Aerial view of the Hametown neighborhood showing off the metro parks in the distance.
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Upgrading Hametown's housing stock
Most homes here sit on lots sized between .25 and .5 acres. This way, residents can enjoy ample personal space while still feeling part of a neighborhood. Properties to the southeast of Silver Creek Metro Park tend to have more acreage and privacy. Though there are no sidewalks, most homes have driveways deep enough for multiple cars and trailers. Buyers will find ranch-style homes, split-levels, Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods built between the 1940s and the 1970s. On the lowest end, fixer-uppers generally start around $60,000, while updated builds on up to 2.5 acres can sell up to $400,000. Most properties hover around $225,000.
Colonial-style homes stand out in Hametown.
Owners take great pride in maintaining their homes in Hametown.
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Silver Creek Metro Park is a regional draw
“Silver Creek Metro Park is absolutely beautiful,” Halstead says. “The people that work there take such good care of it, too. People love to live near the park; when houses go up for sale around the lake, they sell quick.” The park encompasses more than 1,000 acres of recreational space, with amenities for disc golf, archery, boating and hiking. In the winter, the relatively flat Pheasant Run Trail remains open to cross-country skiers.
In 2023, Summit Metro Parks launched a master planning process to improve park facilities. Proposed projects, based on public feedback, include a natural materials playground, self-service kayak rental and trail restoration. The department has already installed new docks and updated roads throughout the park.
Stunning views can be found in Hametown at Silver Creek Metro Park.
Silver Creek Metro Park in Hametown has an assortment of trails to hike.
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Highly rated Norton schools
Kindergarteners attend Norton Primary School, then head to Norton Elementary School. Both receive an A-minus from Niche. Norton Middle School serves fifth through eighth graders and gets a B-plus. Norton High School has a B-minus and offers a wide array of career pathways through partnerships with three nearby school districts. Subjects include culinary arts, veterinary science and media communications. Students can also attend Hametown Christian Academy within the neighborhood.
Kids excel at Norton High School in Hametown, Go Panthers.
Norton Middle School has an all-encompassing curriculum to empower young minds in Hametown.
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Celebrating fall delights at the Cider Festival
The city of Norton hosts an annual Cider Festival held on the first weekend of October. For more than 35 years, Norton residents have gathered to enjoy live music, a parade and a fireworks show. To accommodate region-wide interest in the festival, the city moved the event in 2008 to the sprawling Columbia Woods Park, where vendors still offer cider tastings and baked goods, and the local Boy Scout troop hosts a pancake breakfast.
Hametown has a high density of houses of worship, which also keep residents active in their community. Institutions include St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church and three Baptist churches: Liberty Free Will, Hametown and Union Missionary.
Route 21 runs through the neighborhood
Hametown Road and Ohio State Route 21 run through the neighborhood — both potential starting points on the path to Akron 13 miles away. To reach Cleveland, drivers stay on Route 21, which turns into Interstate 77, for about 36 miles. The neighborhood’s rural atmosphere limits walkability, meaning residents predominantly rely on cars to reach jobs, restaurants and other daily necessities. There are a few bus stops along Wooster Road that lead into Barberton.
Local highways 585 and 21 will get you quickly to anywhere you want to go in Hametown.
Public transportation is available throughout Hametown.
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Food and drink deals at Old Stone Jail Bar and Grill
Old Stone Jail Bar and Grill is a Hametown staple. “Their food is amazing,” Halstead says. On Wednesdays, diners can get a $6 hamburger with fries, and on Thursdays, wings are only 75 cents each. “It’s a cool place. It’s in an old stone building — it looks like something you’d see at the end of a railroad track.” Locals swing by for a round of pool or karaoke.
More dining options are available in Norton and Barberton, including El Jalapeños, a Mexican restaurant 2 miles east of Hametown. For daily necessities, residents can head to Acme Fresh Market 3 miles away, or north to Wadsworth Crossings shopping center, which has a Target, Kohl’s and Lowe’s, as well as a Giant Eagle Supermarket.
Fresh Veggies at Barberton farmers market just outside the Hametown neighborhood.
Enjoy the day window shopping just outside Hametown neighborhood.
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Norton has a history of flooding
According to Risk Factor, homes closer to Silver Creek Metro Park and along Route 21 may have an elevated flood risk. The city of Norton has a history of flooding, which has sometimes led to closures of Interstate 76.
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Parks in this Area
Edgewood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Silver Creek Metro Park
Boating
Fishing
Picnic Area
Columbia Woods Park
Football
Picnic Area
Soccer
Wintergreen Park
McCafferty Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Breitenstine Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Fishing
Transit
Airport
Akron-Canton Regional
31 min drive
Bus
5151 Wooster Rd
Bus
Wooster Rd & Jr Wheel
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hametown
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hametown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hametown, Norton sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hametown, Norton over the last 12 months is $200,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Need space? This 2160 sq ft 3/4 bedroom 2 bath 3 car garage bungalow has it in 3 levels. Main floor has living room with wood burning fireplace dining room with chandelier kitchen pantry closet family room a full bath and a main floor laundry room with a wood ceiling. On second floor is a spacious primary bedroom a secondary bedroom a full bath and a landing with built in storage and a walk in
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,629
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,285
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,543
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
15.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 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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