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A ‘small, but mighty’ Ohio town
Though only a city of some 13,000 residents, Wilmington's influence extends well beyond the surrounding Ohio farmland. The city’s Murphy Theatre was paid for by Wilmington native Charles Murphy, a former Chicago Cubs owner in the early 1900s when the franchise won two World Series pennants. The city also counts influential jazz musician Clarence Jones and James W. Denver, a decorated Civil War general for whom Colorado’s capital city is named. The latter's family home now houses the Clinton County History Center.
“They always say, ironically, that Clinton County, or Wilmington, is the center of the universe. And it truly is that way,” says Shelby Boatman, the director of the Clinton County History Center, one of several attractions in Wilmington’s historic downtown. “Even though we’re a small cornfield community, we have some huge connections to national figures and to movements throughout history. We’re small but mighty."
Wilmington is small rural farm town home to around 13,000 residents.
Wilmington's Murphy Theatre was founded by Charles Murphy, a former Chicago Cubs owner.
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Classic homes and new communities amid farmland
Although surrounded by farmland, Wilmington sits less than 65 miles from several of Ohio’s largest cities. “That’s one of the main selling points. It’s very centrally located,” says Sheri McIntosh, the owner/broker of the Wilmington-based McIntosh Real Estate Services. “There’s a triangle — Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus — and we’re right in the middle of that triangle. It gives us a rural feel, but we’re still within easy access to big city events.”
Prospective buyers will find Victorian-era homes, mid-20th-century ramblers, Craftsmen and newer communities, like Creekview and Timber Glen, with New Traditional homes. Depending on size and age, prices range from $170,000 and $450,000. Wilmington's median price is $260,000, or about $150,000 below the national median. Wilmington’s median price also falls slightly below Cincinnati's and Columbus'.
Newer communities in Wilmington are being built with New Traditional homes.
Prospective buyers in Wilmington will find Victorian-era homes throughout the city.
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Active Quaker community and food-themed celebrations
The city has an active faith community, with the Quakers among the notable groups. Quakers primarily settled the area, and their legacy remains with institutions like the Wilmington Friends Meeting, which runs out of an ornate stone building downtown.
Annual events include Oktoberfest and September’s Clinton County Corn Festival. First opened as a silent movie house in 1918, the historic Murphy Theatre still screens films and regularly hosts live music performances.
Trendy boutiques, Italian cuisine and craft beers in historic downtown
Downtown's charming Second Renaissance Revival buildings stand beside boutiques selling jewelry, books and trendy clothing. Restaurants include the Mediterranean Restaurant’s Italian cooking and the TinCap Hard Cider Craft Beer and BBQ Taproom. Named after James W. Denver, the General Denver is a hotel with a restaurant serving American comfort foods. The downtown’s easy walkability is ideal for annual wine walks and beer crawls. A commercial corridor east of downtown has several larger chain stores.
The General Denver in Wilmington is a hotel with a restaurant serving American cuisine.
Wilmington's downtown walkability is ideal for annual wine walks and beer crawls.
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Within miles of Cowan Lake State Park
Wilmington oversees seven parks, including pocket playgrounds, picnic pavilions, and miles of trails passing through acres of preserved lands inhabited by diverse wildlife. While biking and jogging are popular activities, the city also provides grounds for winter-time hobbies like cross-country skiing. The town is about 6 miles, or 10 minutes, from Cowan Lake State Park, a more than 1,000-acre haven for activities like kayaking and fishing.
Wilmington has a relatively temperate climate, with temperatures on par with the national average. Although it is in the Midwest and receives 25 inches of snow annually, that is significantly less than areas closer to Great Lakes or in the northern part of the state.
Wilmington is about 6 miles from Cowan Lake State Park.
Wilmington's Cowan Lake State Park is a 1,000-acre haven for kayaking and fishing.
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Home of private Wilmington College
The Wilmington City Schools district serves the city and gets an overall C-plus grade from ratings site Niche. The district oversees four campuses, two of which are elementary schools that separately serve prekindergarten to second graders and third to fifth graders.
Wilmington College is a private institution founded by the Quakers. Along with the local school district, the college is among Clinton County’s largest employers. The Southern State Community College system also has a campus in town.
Wilmington College is a private institution in Wilmington founded by the Quakers.
Wilmington College's athletic program is recognized by the NCAA as division 3 in Wilmington.
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A logistics hub anchored with Wilmington Air Park
A busy cargo airport, the Wilmington Air Park houses over a dozen businesses employing about 4,500 people. Freight company R+L Carriers is headquartered here. Another major local employer is the Clinton Memorial Hospital, which anchors the CMH Regional Health System.
The Wilmington Tranist System is a call-based service residents needing transportation to various destinations. Major roadways here include U.S. Highway 68, which many take to Dayton, about 34 miles north. The city is also about 8 miles from Interstate 71, which goes toward Cincinnati to the south and Columbus to the north.
The Wilmington Air Park houses over a dozen businesses employing about 4,500 people.
The Wilmington Air Park sees commercial cargo in and out of Wilmington daily.
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Crime
The latest FBI data shows the city’s violent crime rate is less than half of the national average. However, Wilmington has a slightly higher property crime rate than the nation's. Crime rates here have also decreased, falling by just over 60% between 2018 and 2023.
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On average, homes in Wilmington, OH sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Wilmington, OH over the last 12 months is $265,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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