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Quiet residential streets filled mostly with retirees
About 5 miles north of downtown Baltimore, the neighborhood of Hillen consists of 17 organized streets. It takes its name from Hillen Road, sitting as the east border of the neighborhood. “It’s a very nice, quiet community,” says Keith Beatty, president of the Hillen Road Improvement Association. “Most neighbors have raised their families here and now it’s a bunch of retirees.” Morgan State University (MSU) sits across Hillen Road, and the community will sometimes partner with the university for events. “There’s not a whole lot of children, but it is a pet-friendly neighborhood,” says Beatty. “There are quite a few pet owners.” While residents may not be heading south into downtown Baltimore too often, they do sit on their porches saying hello to walkers through the neighborhood.
Baltimore rowhomes with maintained yards
Hillen homes often sit closer to the road, and while this area doesn't feature too many trees, the design does ensure that homes are plotted away from the curb, featuring short sidewalks or stairways leading up to each entrance. This allows for each homeowner to have a small front yard and the occasional small stoop, which many residents adorn with decorative awnings and flowering plants. “There’s pride in the neighborhood,” says Beatty. “There are well-maintained gardens and yards.” For homes in need of renovations, expect prices to begin around $75,000 and reach $130,000, while a home without the need for renovations begins around $150,000 and reaches $290,000. The neighborhood has a few one-way streets, and cars can be found lined along all streets.
Each block in Hillen seems to have it's own style such as this peaked roof on one of its homes.
Hillen homes are set back from and usually above the street.
Rowhomes don't need to be small and cramped and this three bedroom house proves.
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Commercial shopping within the neighborhood
The renovated Northwood Commons sits in the southern portion of the neighborhood. Here, LIDL, southern-cuisine Georgia Peach and Tropical Smoothie Cafe share the area with retail stores like DTLR, a clothing store, and Beauty Plus Northwood. Across Loch Raven Boulevard, the Coldspring Shopping Center has Orient Express Food and Baltimore’s Best Wings alongside a Family Dollar store.
Ne dining options pop up all the time at Northwood Commons in Hillen.
Lidl Food Market is just one of several shopping options in Hillen.
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National Aquarium in downtown Baltimore
Hillen is bordered by Hillen Road and Loch Raven Boulevard to the east and west respectively. These roads head into downtown Baltimore where dolphins swim in the National Aquarium and the stars and planets can be viewed from the Maryland Science Center’s planetarium. “There’s a very active neighborhood association,” says Beatty. “We work closely with MSU and have public safety days, a financial fair. We want to help our members improve.”
Student governments and construction courses
Students can begin school at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School (WPC) for kindergarten through eighth grade. At WPC, students can participate in clubs and activities such as robotics, academic tutoring and student government. Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School (Mervo) has a student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1 and offers programs such as construction, consumer services, and information technology to students. Both WPC and Mervo receive a C-minus from Niche.
Walter P Carter Elementary school is a public school located in Baltimore MD.
Hillen's neighbor, Morgan State University, brings students from far and wide.and wide
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The playground at Lake Montebello provides a fun environment for kids around Hillen.
Walks around the lake
“We’re within walking distance of Lake Montebello,” says Beatty. “People run or walk around the lake.” Lake Montebello is a man-made reservoir that has a 1.3 mile path around it. Herring Run Park extends the greenspace, with 375 acres stretching between MSU and Interstate 895.
Hillen residents can easily hop one of the many public buses from Morgan University's campus.
Buses and street parking
The neighborhood has three buses that follow the bordering roads, two on Loch Raven Boulevard and one on Hillen Road. “There’s a lot of student parking on Hillen Road,” says Beatty. “We’re aware of it, but it’s not disruptive.” Hillen Road connects up with Hartford Road which in turn is a straight shot to the harbor and downtown Baltimore.
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Parks in this Area
Herring Run Park
Trails
Playground
Our Playground at Stadium Place
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Andover and North Hill Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Lake Montebello
Bike Trails
Lake
Trails
Herring Run Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Fishing
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
30 min drive
Bus
Loch Raven Blvd & Havenwood Rd Nb
Bus
Loch Raven & Argonne Nb
Bus
Morgan State University
Bus
Loch Raven Blvd & Cold Spring La Nb
Bus
Loch Raven Blvd & Lochwood Rd Nb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hillen
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillen, Baltimore sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hillen, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $208,101, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,202
Median Age
29
Population Density
47 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,126
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,579
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.5%
Advanced Degrees
14.1%
% Population in Labor Force
54.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
62/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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