Downtown’s vibrant culture and unending opportunities
Downtown Toledo is all about urban vitality and suburban tranquility. It sits right along the winding Maumee River and features historic homes that cost the equivalent of a down payment in larger cities. "When you compare it to the East Coast or West Coast, you can live pretty large here," says Rick Turner, a Realtor with Key Realty who's been selling homes in Downtown Toledo for 30 years. Young professionals, empty nesters and families all flock to the city center for its vibrant culture and unending activities.
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Homes to renovation and neighbors to befriend
Most single-family housing is located north of the riverfront. Spacious Dutch Colonials, American Foursquares, bungalows and Arts and Crafts homes often feature original hardwood floors, beveled glass and early 20th-century craftsmanship. Buyers looking to renovate can find homes for as little as $40,000, while move-in-ready options can cost between $60,000 and $140,000. The neighborhood includes Old West End, which has one of the largest collections of Victorian and Edwardian homes east of the Mississippi. Judy Stone, Realtor at Danberry Realtors and longtime resident of Old West End, shares that while the area is known for its architecture, the community defines the neighborhood. "Everybody knows each other. It doesn't matter if you're the CEO of a major corporation or a waitress—it's about how you treat your neighbors," she says. "If we take a walk, it can take three hours to go eight blocks because someone is always calling out, asking you to come in for a freshly baked pie or a drink." Closer to the riverfront are renter-friendly lofts in restored warehouses and other historic buildings with high ceilings and exposed brick. These can cost between $200,000 and $300,000.
Spacious two story homes make up the neighborhood of the Old West End in Downtown Toledo.
Well maintained homes can be found in Downtown Toledo in the Old West End.
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Outdoor concerts on the lawn
Downtown is made up of little parks tucked within its bustling business center. Middlegrounds Metropark and its various trails hug the Maumee River's shore. Paddlers and kayakers can enter the river safely through a dedicated cove. The neatly kept lawns of Levis Square Park, Promenade Park and Hensville Park add vibrant green to the city's landscape. They also feature larger-than-life sculptures and stages for outdoor concerts.
Middlegrounds Metropark in Downtown Toledo is a lovely spot to come sit by the river or stroll.
Middlegrounds Metropark in Downtown Toledo is home to a lovely dog park for your furry friends.
The Ribbon in Downtown Toledo offers ice skating in the winter, and rollerskating in the summer.
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Public education and arts charter schools
Most students are zoned for Glenwood Elementary School, which serves prekindergarten through eighth grade. Older learners attend Jesup W. Scott High School, which offers advanced placement courses and a Career Expo annually. Both schools have a C-minus rating on Niche. Charter school options include The Toledo School for the Arts, which runs from sixth to twelfth grade. It's the second best charter high school in Ohio and earns an A-minus rating.
Scott High School serves students throughout the northwest side of suburban Toledo.
Pickett Elementary School in Toledo.
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New month, new festival
Not a month goes by without an event happening downtown. Toledo's German-American Festival occurs in August, and September is reserved for The Toledo Greek American Festival. Firework displays draw in huge crowds on Independence Day and Labor Day. Mack says that the Toledo Jeep Fest is one of the city's most significant events. "Toledo is basically where the Jeep brand originated. It's probably the city's most unique event because no other city has something quite like it." The community celebrates the Historic Old West End Festival every June in Old West End. The area comes together for historic house tours, lawn sales, live music and good eats. However, Stone says the community stays connected year-round through porch parties, monthly neighborhood concerts and family dinners that include more than just blood relatives.
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Getting around by car or golf cart
Residents get around in all sorts of ways. Most people walk while exploring the city center, but public transportation is also readily available. People driving from the suburbs or even the neighborhood's northern residences have plenty of places to park, from street parking to garages. Stone shares that even golf carts are an option; "The city permits us to have them, so a lot of times we just jump in our carts and head downtown for concerts." Residents have direct access to Interstate 75, Amtrak Park and Ride and shared bicycle stations. When locals need to get across the river, the Anthony Wayne Bridge is at the base of the neighborhood and lights up in technicolor at night. For long-distance travel, Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport is 20-1/2 miles away.
Tarta busses in Downtown Toledo provide ample public transit for those who live in the area.
The Tarta bus system in Downtown Toledo provides excellent transportation.
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The beating heart of Toledo
Downtown's industrial and commercial sections are divided by name, including the Riverfront, Central District, Warehouse District and Middlegrounds. The Central District is known as Downtown Toledo's beating heart, with something going on every day. At the Huntington Center, locals cheer on the Toledo Walleye hockey team or see their favorite artists on tour. Just around the corner is Fifth Third Field, which hosts the city's baseball team, the Mud Hens, and the 120-year-old Valentine Theater. Closer to home, art lovers can watch artisans blow glass at the Toledo Museum of Art before attending a weekend performance at the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Diners can find food for any taste and price point in downtown. The locally owned and women-owned Black Kite Coffee makes all its food in-house, entirely from scratch. Blarney Irish Pub is a hallmark of the neighborhood, serving Guinness out of a bar that looks like it was shipped over from Ireland, foundation and all. Toledo is the home to Tony Packo's Restaurant, a Hungarian eatery that gained worldwide success due to its mention in the 1970s series M*A*S*H. In the neighborhood is an off-shoot of the eatery called Packo's at the Park, which Cheryl Mack, Realtor with Laplante Real Estate and 60-year Toledo local, says has been a longtime fixture and serves the same famous Hungarian hot dogs. The neighborhood also has a Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), where patrons of over 40 participating restaurants can carry open alcoholic beverages outside in a designated cup from noon to 1 a.m. daily. The Toledo Farmer's Market offers fresh produce from May to November, while Seaway Marketplace has fridges filled all year.
The staff at Rustbelt Coffee in Downtown Toledo makes everyone feel welcome.
Kato Ramen, owned by chef Kengo Kato in Downtown Toledo has the most amazing ramen.
Come to Kato for an amazing dining experience in Downtown Toledo.
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Crime
The neighborhood has an overall CAP Index Score of 7, higher than the national average of 4, and scores of 8 and 9 for violent crime. The city of Toledo has a program called Save Our Community, where trained interrupters work to reduce gun violence. They identify and mediate violent conflicts in the community and collaborate with leaders to create long-lasting change.
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The police station in Downtown Toledo is located in a gorgeous historic building.
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Parks in this Area
Middlegrounds Metropark
Dog Park
Trails
River
Promenade Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Joe E Brown Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Soccer
Polonia Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Gunckel Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Liberty Park
Festival Park
Transit
Airport
Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express
34 min drive
Bus
Collingwood & Delaware NW
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Franklin & Winthrop NW
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Jefferson & 22nd NE
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Ashland & Floyd NE
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Franklin & Bancroft NW
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Woodruff & 14th NE
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Woodruff & Canton SW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Toledo
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Toledo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Toledo, Toledo sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Toledo, Toledo over the last 12 months is $75,850, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Located in the Old West End, this beauty features natural woodwork and hardwood floors. Circular floor plan on first floor with a new kitchen with eat in area, dining room with built-in buffet, spacious living with bookcases and decorative fireplace. and a sun filled sunroom. Simple uncomplicated Arts and Crafts design with a decorator touch making it move in ready.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
15,012
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,165
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,525
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.9%
College Graduates
21.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
% Population in Labor Force
48.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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