Residence Park is a long-established neighborhood on the far west side of Dayton. Tucked into the city's outskirts, it shields residents from the noise of downtown. However, locals are not cut off from everyday conveniences, as various restaurants and stores are along the borders. Being farther removed from downtown also means many green spaces nearby, including heavily forested areas. The community also has architecturally diverse homes costing over $150,000 less than the city's average sale price. Neighbors unite through a neighborhood association, which oversees community efforts and events like annual potluck dinners.
Diverse pricing based on renovation levels
The neighborhood is primarily residential, featuring a balance of early 20th-century bungalows, Craftsman-style homes, American Foursquares and midcentury ranch-style properties. "There's a ton of architectural diversity," says local Realtor Jeffrey Roberts of RE/MAX Alliance who has worked in the area for 35 years. "You really see the history of Dayton in the neighborhood's houses; it really feels connected to the fabric and the story of the city." Some houses are raised to accommodate occasionally hilly terrain. Prices vary considerably depending on a home's condition, as several fixer-uppers in the area need total renovation. These fall between $10,000 and $30,000. Partially renovated and starter homes cost around $40,000 to $80,000, while completely remodeled homes cost between $100,000 and $150,000. Streets have a mix of tall trees and bushy shrubbery, but lawns are mostly just grass. Sidewalks are along most roads, even though most residents drive from place to place.
Streets in Residence Park have a mix of tall trees and bushy shrubbery, while lawns are grass.
Residence Park has architecturally diverse homes costing over $150,000 less than average.
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Residence Park and its park
Residents are near many city parks, including a green space named Residence Park. The small park features a playground, tennis courts and a basketball court. It also annually hosts a National Night Out event. Just east, Gettysburg Park offers similar but less maintained facilities. Instead, most people visit to let their dogs play in the park's open field. Less than 1 mile south on the Dayton VA Medical Center campus, the scenic Dayton Grotto Gardens offers perennial-lined walking paths, historic stone architecture and protected natural springs. Benches and serene pathways invite visitors to remember the Purple Heart soldiers the garden beds are dedicated to. Two miles north, Adventure Central in Wesleyan MetroPark offers after-school and summer programming that teaches kids about the natural world. While kids enjoy hands-on learning, cyclists ride along Wolf Creek Trail and licensed anglers cast lines to catch various shiners, darters and bass.
Residence Park offers a wide variety of playground and play equipment for visitors.
Wesleyan Metropark's extensive green spaces are ideal for picnicking and unwinding.
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Learning English at the International School at Residence Park
Children attend schools within the Dayton Public Schools school district. Many students start at the unrated International School at Residence Park, which serves prekindergarten through sixth grade. The school also has a prekindergarten through 12th-grade program designed for students new to the United States. These students undergo rigorous English instruction for one year to help them transition into their neighborhood schools. However, the support continues even after they leave the program. Brianna Blake, the district's English Learning secretary, says there are English Learning teachers and accessible interpreter lines at every school in the district. Next is Wogaman Middle School, which has a D-plus Niche rating, followed by Thurgood Marshall STEM High School, which has a C-minus. Thurgood Marshall High is inside the neighborhood, making it a walkable option.
Welcome to International School at Residence Park.
Wogaman Middle School has separate seventh and eighth grader dress codes.
Thurgood Marshall STEM High School offers College Credit plus to their students.
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Farm-fresh produce at Chamberlain Tomato Co
Shopping and dining options are along West Third Street and North Gettysburg Avenue. Plazas like Westown Shopping Center offer a range of retail, from CVS and O'Reilly Auto Parts to Family Dollar and Citi Trends. Chamberlain Tomato Co sells locally sourced goods just north of the neighborhood, while brand-name grocers like Save A Lot are at least 2 miles away. Locals can quickly access fast-food joints like Church's Texas Chicken and McDonald's. More local eateries include Four Points Market and Vibez Lounge and Grill. For a bit of entertainment, Realtor Sean Lightfoot of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services says, "Residence Park has one of the oldest original roller-skating rinks in the area." The family-owned Hoover Skate Arena has been in business since 1948, offering a relaxed environment to cruise around the track and listen to groovy tunes.
Chamberlain Tomato Co. is a local grocery outlet for residents in Residence Park.
Four Points Mini Market is a local eatery for residents in Residence Park.
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Rush hour at the North Gettysburg and West Third intersection
Multiple bus lines run through the neighborhood, and streets like Hoover Avenue, North Gettysburg Avenue and West Third Street are main thoroughfares. Traffic at the North Gettysburg and West Third intersection creates excess noise during rush hours. West Third leads to Downtown Dayton in roughly 4 miles, and Dayton International Airport is about 17 miles north.
Crime
The neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 7, versus the national average of 4. The area has higher-than-average scores for violent crime. The West District of the Dayton Police Department addresses this by regularly patrolling the neighborhood and supplying the community with crime-stopper resources.
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Parks in this Area
Madison Lakes Learning & Conference Center
Arthur O Fisher Park
Madison Lakes Park
Wesleyan MetroPark
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Gettysburg Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Residence Park
Dayton Grotto Gardens
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Residence Park
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Residence Park, Dayton sell after 1762 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Residence Park, Dayton over the last 12 months is $90,101, up 38% 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
4,225
Median Age
39
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,524
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.2%
College Graduates
11.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
% Population in Labor Force
48%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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