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Ohio Boulevard

Ohio Boulevard

$242,074 Average Value
$97 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

A residential boulevard bordered by shopping centers

Terre Haute's mile-long historic district, Ohio Boulevard, is a neighborhood of utility. On the one hand, the area's namesake thoroughfare provides a taste of suburban comfort. "It's a phenomenal area for walkers," says Kelsey Rich, Managing Owner and Broker at the Real Estate Connection, "There's a beautiful median and older homes with charm." A few blocks south, the neighborhood turns commercial: corporate offices, hardware stores, markets and casual restaurants. Residents are the benefactors as goods, services, and dining are blocks rather than miles away from home. Entertainment is relatively close, too, with Deming Park's 175 acres of green space and Indiana State University's arts and athletics with a 2-mile drive. "It's the place to be," says Rich, "Terre Haute's definitely a growing community."

Decades-old ranch-style houses and numbered side streets

Most neighborhood homes were built between the 1930s and '70s. Single-family ranch-style houses are the most common, but Rich says homebuyers can find other architectural styles. Lots tend to be over a quarter-acre, and single-car attached garages are standard. Rich says traffic tends to move fast along the boulevard, but sidewalks ensure pedestrian safety. Homes along the boulevard tend to sell from the high $200,000s and to upwards of $600,000, whereas properties on side streets are often a bit cheaper. They sell for under $200,000 and sometimes for less than $150,000. Majestic Care of Deming Park, a nursing home that provides both short-term and long-term care, is also in the neighborhood.

Lush greenery lines Ohio Boulevard homes, adding to the neighborhood's charm.
Lush greenery lines Ohio Boulevard homes, adding to the neighborhood's charm.
Ohio Boulevard lots average over a quarter-acre with attached garages.
Ohio Boulevard lots average over a quarter-acre with attached garages.
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Groceries at Baelser's Market and a growing Downtown restaurant scene

Known for its locally sourced produce, Baelser's Market is the go-to for grocery runs within the neighborhood. Just next door, the Sycamore Ace Hardware has supplies for DIY home projects, and fast-casual eateries like MCL Restaurant & Bakery Meadows and Royal Mandarin Express can be found within the same plaza. Farther north along Wabash Avenue, groceries are available at Kroger as is brisket from Rick's Smokehouse & Grill. According to Rich, there's also an emerging restaurant scene in Downtown Terre Haute. "I definitely think Bar Bosco is worth mentioning. It's truly a unique experience in dining," she says. Craft cocktails are served alongside old-school Italian pastas, and walls are adorned with oil paintings.

Baesler’s Market is a popular grocery store with a community feel.
Baesler’s Market is a popular grocery store with a community feel.
Ohio Boulevard sits a short drive from Downtown Terre Haute.
Ohio Boulevard sits a short drive from Downtown Terre Haute.
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World languages and music instruction at Terre Haute North Vigo High School

DeVaney Elementary School is within walking distance for many Ohio Boulevard students and earns a B-plus on Niche. Also a walk away is Woodrow Wilson Junior High, which has a C-plus grade, and Terre Haute North Vigo High earns a B-minus. Students can choose between world languages like Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Latin. The school also has various music classes, including orchestra, jazz ensemble, concert band, chorus, music theory and music history.

Woodrow Wilson Junior High earns a C-plus rating from Niche.
Woodrow Wilson Junior High earns a C-plus rating from Niche.
Terre Haute North Vigo High School serves over 1,500 students.
Terre Haute North Vigo High School serves over 1,500 students.
Adelaide DeVaney Elementary School serves students in grades PK-5.
Adelaide DeVaney Elementary School serves students in grades PK-5.
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Indiana State University athletics and a brand-new casino

Ohio Boulevard's proximity to Indiana State University means fall football games at Memorial Stadium—tickets are $15—and musical performances at the Hulman Center. There's also Crossroads Repertory Theatre, known for its summer series. "ISU has a homecoming parade in October, and that's a big deal for the community," adds Coldwell Banker's Debbie Hill. Rich highlights Downtown attractions like the Terre Haute Children's Museum, which has a popular waterworks exhibit and an indoor ropes course. The city also welcomed a new casino resort in 2024; there are onsite restaurants and bars and 36 live table games.

Indiana State University offers degrees and events near Ohio Boulevard.
Indiana State University offers degrees and events near Ohio Boulevard.
Stables Steakhouse offers fine dining and a full-service bar.
Stables Steakhouse offers fine dining and a full-service bar.
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Athletic courts, fishing and train rides in Deming Park

Deming Park sits at the end of Ohio Boulevard, home to soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, a public swimming pool and a popular 18-hole disc golf course. A miniature train, "The Spirit of Terre Haute," also carries families throughout the park in the summer and early fall. At Christmas in the Park, kids can ride the train and visit with Santa. Twinkle lights illuminate picnic shelters after the sun sets. According to Kylie Smith, the Assistant Superintendent of the city's Parks Department, Deming Park's various ponds are also popular fishing destinations, and locals can enroll in classes at the onsite pottery studio.

Deming Park features basketball courts, playgrounds, ponds and a holly arboretum.
Deming Park features basketball courts, playgrounds, ponds and a holly arboretum.
Terre Haute Farmers Market offers local goods on Saturdays downtown.
Terre Haute Farmers Market offers local goods on Saturdays downtown.
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City buses, Interstate 70 and Union Hospital

Terre Haute's city bus line connects to popular destinations like the Honey Creek Mall, the Park Place Apartments and ISU's main campus. Most residents, however, rely on their cars, driving just under 3 miles—about 8 minutes—along Ohio Boulevard to reach Downtown. Interstate 70, meanwhile, connects the neighborhood to Indianapolis, approximately 75 miles east; there are over 40 direct flight options from Indianapolis International Airport. For medical care, residents visit Union Hospital, a major employer in Terre Haute that offers primary care and emergency services.

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Ohio Boulevard US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
121
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,024
On par with the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196

Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
227
Median Age
50
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$61,731
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$80,595

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.1%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
31.6%
Advanced Degrees
14.4%
% Population in Labor Force
56.5%
Below the national average
64.9%

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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