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A quiet Owensboro suburb
Wesleyan-Shawnee is an Owensboro suburb where children walk to school, and families enjoy summer evenings listening to music on the lawn at Kentucky Wesleyan College. "Homebuyers love this neighborhood," says Realtor Tyler Shookman, who sells houses in Wesleyan-Shawnee with L. Steve Castlen Realtors. "This is the type of place people come to settle down. People raise their families here and stay for retirement." The neighborhood is bound tightly by its churches, local league and overall sense of community. "There are lots of neighborhood get-togethers," Shookman says. "Everyone is really friendly. Sometimes, it's hard to walk the neighborhood because everyone wants to talk to you."
Ranch-style houses from the 1960s and '70s
The neighborhood is flat, with yards shaded by old-growth trees. "Homes sell quickly in this neighborhood," Shookman says. The homes were built in the 1960s and '70s with wood, vinyl and brick exteriors. Most homes are about 30 feet off the road and do not have front porches. Many backyards have fences and patios, while some even have in-ground pools. Almost all the houses have attached garages. The neighborhood is almost entirely made up of ranch-style homes priced from $170,000 to $400,000. "There's a very low turnover," Shookman says. "The families that have had these older homes since the '60s and '70s often haven't updated them, so the new generations have a good opportunity to buy and revitalize them. It's a great investment." Some homebuyers must purchase FEMA flood insurance since parts of the neighborhood sit on a flood plain. The neighborhood also contains long ranch-style apartments.
Almost all the houses in the neighborhood have attached garages.
Most homes are about 30 feet off the road and do not have front porches.
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Franchise fast food and local restaurants like Old Hickory Bar-B-Q
Locally owned Old Hickory Bar-B-Q has served mutton, fried chicken and catfish in Wesleyan-Shawnee since 1918. Niko's Bakery and Cafe prepares gourmet and deli sandwiches and treats like tiramisu and macarons. Fredrica Street is lined with chain restaurants like Red Lobster, Little Caesars, Great Harvest Bread Company, Sonic Drive-In, Subway and Dunkin'. On the neighborhood's northeast corner, Wesleyan Park Plaza has more restaurants, including McDonald's, Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Papa John's. People buy groceries at Kroger.
Sonic is serving up drive in style treats you can enjoy near the neighborhood.
Dunkin is serving up all your favorite coffee options for you morning commute.
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Highly rated public schools like Owensboro High School
Children can walk to the A-minus, Niche-rated Tamarack Elementary School on the neighborhood's south end. The B-minus Niche-rated Owensboro Middle School is on the neighborhood's north end and within walking distance of most residents. Less than a mile north of Wesleyan-Shawnee, Owensboro High School has a B-plus Niche rating and a 93% graduation rate. The high school's fine arts program was awarded The Kennedy Center Award for Excellence in 2016 for outstanding work in providing "Every Art for Every Student." Students can specialize in disciplines like music, art, dance or drama. Kentucky Wesleyan College is in the center of the neighborhood. The private Methodist College has a 55-acre campus with roughly 785 students. Senior citizens can apply for up to 15 free credit hours a semester.
Owensboro Middle School has students in grades 6-8.
Owensboro High School has 1,334 students in attendance.
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Southern Park and a local YMCA
In the center of the neighborhood, Owensboro Southern Little Leaguers hit home runs and run bases at Southern Park's three sandlots. Also within Wesleyan-Shawnee, the YMCA of Owensboro/Daviess County offers summer camps for local children and a space for people of all ages to swim and exercise. About six blocks east of the neighborhood, Owensboro Country Club has tennis and pickleball courts, an 18-hole golf course and a swimming pool.
Owensboro Southern Little Leaguers hit home runs at Southern Park's three sandlots.
There are multiple public parks along the Ohio River that you can enjoy.
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Concerts and sporting events at Kentucky Wesleyan College
Locals walk to Kentucky Wesleyan College on game days to support the football and baseball teams. They also carry lawn chairs and picnic supplies to the school's front lawn in the summer to watch the Owensboro Symphony perform. Downtown, the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum overlooks the Ohio River. The center is dedicated to the teaching, studying and preserving bluegrass music. The 447-seat venue regularly hosts acoustic performances by professional musicians and weekly bluegrass jam sessions for musicians of all skill levels.
Houses of worship keep neighbors together
The neighborhood's houses of worship include the First Church of the Nazarene, Cumberland Presbyterian Church and One Faith Fellowship. These churches keep the community involved by hosting lunches, charitable fundraisers and holiday celebrations.
Getting around Owensboro and beyond
Owensboro's downtown is just over 3 miles north of Wesleyan-Shawnee via Frederica Street. Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is 5 miles northeast of the neighborhood via Frederica Street and West 4th Street. Owensboro is sought after for its central access to major cities. Louisville, home to the nearest international airport, is 106 miles northeast of Owensboro via U.S. Route 231 and Interstate 64. Nashville is 133 miles south of Owensboro via interstates 165 and 65. Interstate 64 takes residents 206 miles northwest to St. Louis.
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Transit
Airport
Evansville Regional
61 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wesleyan-Shawnee
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wesleyan-Shawnee, Owensboro sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wesleyan-Shawnee, Owensboro over the last 12 months is $221,540, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,367
Median Age
39
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,618
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,463
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
40.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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