At the corner of East 79th Street and Hough Avenue, a Cleveland Civil Rights Trail marker commemorates the significance of the 1966 Hough Uprising. In a week of rioting, the Hough neighborhood changed its makeup, taking decades to rebuild after property values reached low numbers and homes needed renovations.
Today, Hough lives with the spiritual remnants of an uprising amid a resurgence, with new housing developments and public spaces emerging. The area is home to Cleveland’s History League Park and the African-American Museum in Cleveland, which preserve the past but are also recreation spots for young residents.
Opportunity zones, new initiatives look to revamp community
The neighborhood's properties range from Colonial revivals dating to the turn of the 20th century to modern townhouses. Colonial revivals from the early 1900s that need renovations range from $80,000 to $125,000, while move-in-ready versions can reach up to $200,000. New-build townhouses and single-family dwellings can cost upwards of $130,000 to $350,000. Most homes are accompanied by a driveway for your vehicle, but it is not a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.
Sections of Hough are designated as Opportunity Zones, federally identified areas with a history of economic distress where investors receive tax benefits. “Investors are looking for growth, and the neighborhood is transitioning quickly. Homeowners receive $30,000 to help with their down payment from Greater Circle Living. Residential buyers are jumping on these initiatives, taking advantage of the financial incentives,” says Sophie Boehlen, Broker/Operating Principal of Premier Heights Realty LLC.
Of nearly 11,000 residents, 75% are renters, with more units in progress. An example is a project at 9410 Hough Avenue in Cleveland, featuring over 100 affordable housing units aimed at households earning from 60% to 80% of the area’s median income.
Colonial and prairie style homes are found in the Hough neighborhood.
Greek Revival Styled apartment and condo buildings are found in the Hough neighborhood.
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Ride along multiple RTA bus lines
Three RTA bus lines run through the neighborhood in multiple directions. The East 79 line runs north and south on East 79th Avenue, while the Mayfield-Hough line takes riders east and west along Hough Avenue. The RTA’s Healthline is a major thoroughfare that lets locals go west into downtown Cleveland. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Ohio’s busiest airport, is 15 miles to the west. Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is the nearest hospital, offering 24-hour emergency care — it’s less than 2 miles from the farthest reaches of Hough, usually a drive of five minutes or so.
Historic facilities pay homage to MLB, African-American history
Cleveland’s Historic League Park, located in the heart of Hough, is a historic baseball stadium built in 1891. Although much of the park was dismantled in the mid-20th century, parts of the original structure remain and have been repurposed as a community space and museum, celebrating Cleveland’s rich baseball history. “League Park is notable in the grand scheme of major league ballparks. It is in the middle of the neighborhood, which gives you an early taste of what Major League Baseball was back in the 1920s,” says Terry Metter, Librarian at the Cleveland Public Library.
Other parks in the neighborhood include the Thurgood Marshall Rec Center, which features baseball fields, tennis courts, and a basketball gym. On the neighborhood's east side, residents stroll through the Cleveland Cultural Garde, which features 35 distinct gardens honoring immigrants who contributed to the United States' heritage. The community is also home to The African-American Museum in Cleveland, the first-ever history museum dedicated to African Americans.
Arts, architecture school options near neighborhood
In Ohio, families have school choice, allowing them to choose schools outside of their neighborhood public school. However, in Hough, students attend Mary B. Martin School, Wade Park School, or Daniel E. Morgan School from kindergarten through eighth grade. Those schools receive a C-minus score from Niche. Most will then attend high school at East Technical High School with a C score or trade schools such as the Cleveland School of the Arts High School, 4 miles away, or Cleveland School of Architecture & Design, 2 miles away. Both schools receive a C-plus and B-minus score, respectively. CSA allows students to perform at world-renowned institutions such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Mary B. Martin School in Hough has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11-1.
Cleveland School of the Arts Hight School near Hough focuses on dance, drama, writing and more.
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Shops at Church Square is a shopping hotspot
Miles away from Cleveland Clinic Hospital, the Shops at Church Square is a shopping hub for Hough residents. On the neighborhood's north side, Simon's Marketplace is one grocery store option, while others shop at Save A Lot on the neighborhood’s south side. Gust Gallucci’s Italian Foods is a lunch spot that gets very crowded on weekdays, while Juicy Seafood Wing holds karaoke night on Friday nights.
Grab a full breakfast or lunch at the Fluffy Duck Cafe in Hough.
Urban Kitchen features Egyptian specialties like bamia, an okra stew.
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Elevated crime index
Hough’s CAP crime index score is 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. The neighborhood receives higher scores for homicide, assaults with a weapon, and robberies.
Icabod Flewellen founded the first independent African American museum in the US, in Hough.
Cleveland's Historic League Park, located in Hough, is available for games.
The Cleveland Cultural Gardens are a collection of public gardens partially located in Hough.
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Parks in this Area
Kirtland Park
Wade Oval
Botanical Gardens
Multi-Purpose Field
Fannie M Lewis Community Park at League Park
Claud Foster Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Cedar Glen Park
Multi-Purpose Field
David E. Davis Sculpture Garden
Trails
Transit
Airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International
28 min drive
Bus
E 79th St & Chester Av
Bus
E 93rd St & Chester Av Layover 2
Bus
Hough Av & E 93rd St
Bus
E 66th St & Quimby Av
Bus
Euclid Av & E 100th St Station
Bus
Hough Av & E 82nd St
Bus
Superior Av & E 71st St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.52 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
5/17/2017Niche Review
Living in the Hough area provides access to all major freeways. Within 10 minutes of downtown Cleveland, Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve, Cleveland State University and loads of other attraction. The area predominately African American. I have lived in the area for 3 years, It's the equivalent of downtown living without the price tag1
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hough
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hough, Cleveland sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hough, Cleveland over the last 12 months is $149,822, up 8% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
12,282
Median Age
40
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$19,639
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,234
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.9%
College Graduates
17.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
% Population in Labor Force
46.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
64''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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