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Northeast Akron neighborhood with shopping and rich culture
Known for its shopping scene and commuter-friendly living, Chapel Hill is home to over 5,500 residents in northeast Akron. Bordered by national retailers and a major highway, this sprawling suburb has essential supplies and an easy commute downtown. It's also a prime example of Akron's welcoming attitude. Along with neighboring North Hill, in the past 16 years, this area has welcomed a wave of Nepalese and Bhutanese refugees, adding a rich culture and unique cuisine. "People are very open to people of different cultures and diverse ethnicities living in the neighborhood and working together," says Leda Lambdin, Realtor with Re/Max Trends Realty.
Chapel Hill Shopping - Ground Level
The BJ's in Chapel Hills offers quality groceries and essential items.
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Authentic Nepalese cuisine at Momo House
North of the neighborhood, Howe Ave is a go-to area for retailers and restaurants. This commercial strip has fast-food drive-throughs and casual sit-down eateries like LongHorn Steakhouse. Umami Noodle has a selection of house soups like char-siu ramen, served with roast pork, pork broth, egg, noodles and veggies. Howe Ave has a selection of big box stores including Home Depot, Target and Dick's Sporting Goods. Sam's Club has bulk groceries, while Giant Eagle may be the choice for individual grocery items. Other businesses in the area cater to Nepalese cuisine. Balampaki Store sells Nepalese and Indian groceries. Momo House is walkable from some homes in the neighborhood, serving jhol momo, a dumpling dish with a soupy base made out of sesame seeds, soybean seeds, tomato, onion and cilantro.
Momo House serves authentic Nepali cuisine in the Chapel Hill neighborhood.
Balampaki Store is a Nepali and Indian grocery store in the Chapel Hill neighborhood.
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Bungalows and bi-levels on quiet streets
This neighborhood has a central pocket of single-family homes between shopping centers to the north and distribution centers to the south. These houses date from the early to late 20th century, including bungalows, bi-levels, split-levels and Cape Cods. Some have been fully remodeled with new flooring, kitchens and paint. They sit on compact, grassy lots with multi-car garages. In the evenings, streets grow quiet, with occasional streetlights illuminating the tree-lined sidewalks. Prices can range between $140,000 and $220,000.
A variety of Bi-Level homes are found throughout the Chapel Hill neighborhood.
Ranch style homes are common in the Chapel Hill neighborhood.
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Adventurous hiking at Gorge Metro Park
Chapel Hill attracts nature enthusiasts with over 150 acres of parkland. Gorge Metro Park is known for dramatic views of the Cuyahoga River, which rushes between sandstone ledges. Rock formations tower as high as 60 feet above Glens Trail, which offers views of the river and increases in difficulty over 1.8 miles. Birds such as red-tailed hawks also perch above the trail. Centrally located and surrounded by homes, Bettes Park is easy to walk to within Chapel Hill. This tree-lined space has various structures for kids to play on including monkey bars, swing sets, a half basketball court and an open grassy area.
Take in the view and do a little fishing at the Gorge Metro Park in Broad Boulevard.
Explore Mary Campbell Cave at the Gorge Metro Park in the Broad Boulevard neighborhood.
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Hourly buses to downtown Akron
With public transit stops and well-traveled highways in the neighborhood, commuting to downtown Akron proves simple. The 22 bus links Chapel Hill to South High Street every hour. Drivers can take East Tallmadge Avenue to Route 8 for the quickest downtown trip. Route 8 leads 3 miles south to Summa Health System’s Akron Campus. Chapel Hill's position on Akron's north side is also convenient for commuting to Cleveland, about 38 miles north.
ESL resources at Akron Public Schools
Akron Public Schools are 3 or 4 miles south. The district calls its schools community learning centers, which are co-owned by the city and the district. For K-6, kids attend Barber Community Learning Center, which earns a C. East Community Learning Center serves seventh through 12th grade and earns a C-minus. East CLC provides options for nationally recognized certifications in welding, automotive, hospitality, e-commerce and other topics. The district's World Languages department provides English as a Second Language resources for K-12 students who speak a language other than English.
Students from Chapel Hill excel at George Barber Community Learning Center.
East Community learning center is located in Goodyear Heights.
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Events in revitalized downtown Akron
Annual celebrations take place in Chapel Hill and downtown Akron. Residents take advantage of the Greater Akron Hindu Sewa Samittee, a community organization that hosts spiritual events such as Holi celebrations and youth engagement activities like soccer. With the heart of Akron about 4 miles away, locals can explore the city’s top entertainment and annual events throughout the year. “In terms of a small city, it is fantastic. There’s still a lot to do in the downtown area, and it’s actually been revitalized over the last year,” says Steve Mosholder of Mosholder Realty, a lifelong Akron resident and a Realtor for over 15 years. “They have an area called Lock 3 where they host a lot of local concerts and Christmas stuff for families.” Gorge Metro Park also has seasonal activities like pumpkin carving.
Higher-than-average crime rates in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill has a CAP Index Crime Score of seven out of a possible 10, compared with a national average of four. In 2023, Akron announced a youth violence prevention plan, aimed at reducing the number of violent crimes among young people.
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Parks in this Area
Indian Mountain Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Preston Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Gorge Metro Park
Camping
Fishing
Picnic Area
Bettes Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Patterson Park
Baseball/Softball
Events
Multi-Purpose Field
Adam's Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Climax Park
Transit
Airport
Akron-Canton Regional
23 min drive
Bus
Brittain Rd & Midway Plaza
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Home Ave & Annapolis Blvd
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Brittain Rd & Independence Ave
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Home Ave & Belden Ave
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E. Tallmadge Ave & Industrial Pkwy
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Brittain Rd & Nimmer Apts
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Tallmadge Ave & Whitestone Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Chapel Hill
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chapel Hill, Akron sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Chapel Hill, Akron over the last 12 months is $150,073, up 17% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch home offers comfortable living with modern updates throughout. The interior features fresh, brand-new carpet and flooring, providing a clean and cozy atmosphere. The spacious living area flows effortlessly into the kitchen and dining spaces, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Outside, the home boasts a carport for convenient covered parking,
Shelley ParsonsRE/MAX Diversity Real Estate Group LLC
Vacant parcel (1 of 6) for new home construction, featuring a hilltop setting and 15-year tax abatement on the improved value (new building). This parcel's layout allows for home construction on the front portion and a larger area for garden and/or recreation in the rear portion. Buyer to verify details of the tax abatement, availability/cost of utilities and new construction requirements.
Vacant parcel (1 of 6) for new home construction, featuring a hilltop setting and 15-year tax abatement on the improved value (new building). Buyer to verify details of the tax abatement, availability/cost of utilities and new construction requirements.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,012
Median Age
39
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,229
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,174
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.3%
College Graduates
11%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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