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A well-established neighborhood where pride persists
Situated on the west side of St. Louis, Hamilton Heights is a neighborhood that blossomed — in large part — because of the expansion of the streetcar lines during the mid-19th century. Connecting residents to all parts of the city meant the need for more housing and most homes in Hamilton Heights date back to that era. It's like a snapshot of turn-of-the-20th-century styling: “They’re brick homes with beautiful architecture,” says Kim Jayne, a member of Wellston Loop Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization focused on the redevelopment of Wellston and St. Louis — particularly in communities like Hamilton Heights. During the mid-to-late 20th century, Hamilton Heights experienced a population decline and subsequent downturn, the ramifications of which the community still feels. Occupied by vacant lots and blighted properties, recent efforts towards revitalization have led to improvements in the neighborhood’s overall appearance, offering buyers the opportunity to find listings at low prices.
A man walks through the neighborhood of Hamilton Heights.
The late afternoon sun shines on the lovely neighborhood of Hamilton Heights.
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Classic houses maintain potential
Brick is a quality many of Hamilton Heights’ homes share, but styles here vary. Houses can range from Italianate to Victorian to Foursquare designs and many feature multistory floor plans. “There’s a lot of rentals,” explains Daryl Burns, an area Realtor with Iron Gate Real Estate who has nearly 20 years of real estate experience. But there are also quite a few owner-occupied properties, where residents are investing longer term in the neighborhood. The nonprofit Better Family Life, for example, created the 2016 "Clean Sweep" initiative, which worked to demolish vacant buildings and clean up trash, debris and overgrown vegetation in neighborhoods like Hamilton Heights. “A lot of people have lived there for generations and are trying to improve some things and bring some social services in,” Jayne says. Homes in this neighborhood can range in price from as low as $15,000 to upwards of $170,000 based on their size, age and condition.
Hamilton Heights features a diverse range of architectural styles.
This two story brick home in Hamilton Heights features a mansard roof.
This charmingly decorated front yard shows the friendly vibe of Hamilton Heights.
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MetroBus access is convenient
While relatively small, Hamilton Heights is home to several stops on the region’s MetroBus network, which connects residents to an expansive system of nearly 60 routes. Located just 6 miles from Downtown St. Louis, drivers here don’t even have to get on the highway to reach the city, instead they can use Page Boulevard and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Commuters can take Goodfellow Boulevard up to Interstate 70 for trips to and from the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, a 9-mile trip. Page Boulevard and Grand Boulevard also link residents to the SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital, a 365-bed facility that’s also just under 6 miles away.
Public transportation is available to residents of Hamilton Heights.
A woman walks along the sidewalk in Hamilton Heights.
Hamilton Heights is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri.
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Laclede fosters well-rounded instruction
The Saint Louis Public Schools system carries a C-minus grade on Niche, and the district allows kids to apply for magnet or choice schools outside of their attendance area. Zoned schools in the Hamilton Heights area include Pierre Laclede Junior Career Academy for preschool through fifth grade; Yeatman-Liddell Middle; and Sumner High School, all three of which receive C-minus ratings from Niche. The elementary school is known for mixing social-emotional learning in with its academic instruction, while the middle school is known for its Verizon Innovative Learning Lab where students can try out technologies like virtual reality. Sumner High features an arts pathway program in which students can choose from disciplines like dance, fashion or photography, and learn from a local artist.
Sumner High School opened in 1875 as a segregated school for African-American students.
A small playground for kids to play behind a brick preschool.
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Omar’s offers a wide-ranging menu
For a bite to eat, residents can swing by Omar’s Food Shop. Omar's is a small grocery store complete with a kitchen that serves up breakfast sandwiches, fish sandwiches, wings, subs, gyros, loaded nachos and more. Additional dining options are found to the north of Hamilton Heights along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and include spots like Ba-Da-Bing, whose menu is full of barbecue, from rib tips to turkey ribs. Locals can grab groceries at the neighborhood’s Save A Lot and there’s also a Schnucks nearby in the adjacent Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood, too.
Mom's Soul Food Kitchen is a popular local eatery among residents of Hamilton Heights.
Save A Lot is a local grocery store in Hamilton Heights.
Schnucks is a large grocery store chain in Hamilton Heights.
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Namesake park packs in amenities
Hamilton Heights Park is a 1-acre green space with a playground set and a baseball diamond, courtesy of Cardinals Care. Cardinals Care is a charity affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals, the city’s Major League Baseball team. The organization has constructed or updated some two dozen fields around St. Louis. Nearby, the 19,000-square-foot Bayer YMCA is an indoor recreation option in Hamilton Heights, complete with all sorts of cardio and weight-lifting machines, indoor basketball and pickleball courts and an indoor pool and track.
Hand painted murals can be seen from the street in Hamilton Heights.
A painted dispenser is available to the residents of Hamilton Heights.
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Forest Park is where people can find community events
The sprawling 1,300-acre Forest Park is just 2 miles south of Hamilton Heights and is known in part for hosting the 1904 World’s Fair. Today, Forest Park is home to an assortment of facilities, including the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Zoo and the Saint Louis Science Center. Forest Park hosts a range of events, too, like a trivia night in February, the I Love Forest Park 5K & Kids Fun Run in September and the Invasive Removal and Forest Restoration Day in November.
Crime
Hamilton Heights’ CAP Index Crime Score of 5 is slightly higher than the national average of 4. According to St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department statistics, instances of assault, vandalism and motor vehicle theft are some of the most common crimes in the area.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hamilton Heights
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hamilton Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hamilton Heights, Saint Louis sell after 105 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Hamilton Heights, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $50,000, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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