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A St. Louis neighborhood where Italian pride is strong
Turn onto Shaw or Daggett Avenue, and Italian-flag-colored light pole signs, crosswalks and similarly decorated fire hydrants proudly proclaim this St. Louis neighborhood is “The Hill.” The touches ensure there’s no mistaking the area’s Italian heritage, dating back 200 years when Italian immigrants established the neighborhood, and ever-present in the multigenerational residents, markets and restaurants serving up Italian flavors. The bond between residents is still strong as it’s hard to grab a bite to eat or walk around the block without running into a friend, neighbor or family member. “The biggest draw to The Hill is its vibrant neighborhood feeling and friendly atmosphere,” says Jennifer K. Gianino, president of The Hill 2000 Neighborhood Association. “As a lifelong resident, it’s a wonderful place to grow up and live. Everyone here is your family and has a vested interest in your life.”
The packed blocks of The Hill make for a unique and tight knit community.
A stroll through The Hill takes you past the mural iconic mural by Jordan Bauer.
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From Favazza's to Eovaldi’s, food abounds in The Hill
With restaurants on just about every corner, appetites don’t stand much of a chance in The Hill. Most are within walking distance for residents, too. Shaw’s Coffee, for example, offers items like Tuscany crustless quiche to pair with an espresso. Shaw’s is located in a former bank building on the National Register of Historic Places. The preserved vault is now a secluded seating area, convenient for meetings. Eovaldi's Deli & Catering was featured on the Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise” show and is known for its sandwiches. “I think if I have to pick one sandwich, I’m getting a meatball from Eovaldi's,” says Realtor Joe Hostman of Re/Max Results, a St. Louis native. Favazza’s has a seating capacity of 300 and Gianino says it's among her family’s favorites. Toasted ravioli, a St. Louis specialty, is on Favazza’s menu, as is chicken alfredo.
And though places rooted in Italian culture dominate the scene, there is some variety. Local chef Nick Bognar, a semifinalist on the 2023 James Beard Award list for the best chef in the Midwest, opened Sado, a sushi restaurant. There’s also Rock Star Tacos. There’s a common thread among restaurants around the neighborhood, indicative of the area’s tight-knit nature. “If you’re looking to just have a quiet dinner with your partner and not talk to anybody, then The Hill’s not for you,” says Jessica Hillman, owner of the Ciao Chow pet supply store here and a third-generation resident of the neighborhood. “Because if you go out to dinner, you’re going to end up knowing half the people at the restaurants. And they’re all going to be neighborhood people.”
The neighborhood has a grocery store as well, John Viviano & Sons Grocers. “When you live in this neighborhood, you walk a lot,” Hostman says. “You go get your bread at a bakery. You go get your pastries at Missouri Baking or something. So it’s a lot more like that close-knit, old-school community.” The Hill can take care of the retail therapy itch, too, whether it’s perusing handcrafted soaps, shampoos and moisturizers at Herbaria, finding new kitchenware at Bertarelli Cutlery or searching for hidden treasure at The Hill Antique Market. “Our founder actually spent a lot of time in Brooklyn and just really wanted that kind of community atmosphere, and thought this was really nice,” says Melissa Gibbs, owner of Herbaria, which moved to The Hill in 2009.
Enjoy the neon lit night life of The Hill at Guido's.
Residents of The Hill pack into Eovaldi's Deli for lunch.
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Fun on foot and on wheels
The Hill’s connected climate nurtures annual community events. The annual Italian Heritage Parade and Festa in October has been held for almost 160 years. The parade traces through the neighborhood, leading up to a celebration at Berra Park, highlighted by local vendors and live music. Halloween in The Hill brings an annual golf cart parade, and locals in decorated carts toss out candy to costumed children. “There’s like 50-plus golf carts,” Hostman says. “The kids line the street, there’s like 1,000 kids out.” Another tradition comes at a faster pace, around Labor Day: Giro della Montagna. This is the third leg of the Gateway Cup bike race, which takes place across four different city neighborhoods, and streets are shut down to create a loop track.
Families love to explore downtown in The Hill.
The Hill Neighborhood Center is the go to spot for events and info.
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Classic homes dominate, but new options are arriving
The neighborhood’s intimately narrow neighborhood streets are mostly lined with bungalows and shotgun-style homes, whose slender construction allowed builders to squeeze more houses on a block. Most homes in The Hill date back to the late 19th century and early 20th century. It’s common for these established houses to stay in a certain family for generations. Hostman recently saw one sell for the first time in 75 years. The seller was born in the house. Gianino shares a similar story. “Our family home was built by my mom’s parents when they immigrated from Italy to St. Louis and was passed down through generations,” Gianino says. “After 98 years in our family, we sold it last year to a young family so that they can make their own memories in a home that we loved and cherished for so long.”
The interest in The Hill has sparked a bit of new construction, including a townhome complex named La Collina. “I think empty nesters are moving back here, and taking those old homes over,” Gibbs says. “And then young people are starting out here because they know they can walk to everything and be close to jobs.” There are properties in The Hill that need work that can go for under $100,000, but most homes go for $115,000 to $350,000. The new townhomes sell for between $300,000 and $400,000, while the rare modern traditional single-family house here goes for anywhere from $465,000 to $800,000.
Brick cottages make for good entry level housing options in The Hill.
The La Collina Townhomes offer a modern alternative to The Hill's typical housing options.
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Recreation can be as easy as a step out the front door
The almost 5-acre Berra Park is the only green space in the neighborhood, notable in part for its playground. However, in The Hill, fun outside is sometimes as simple as a stroll. “I definitely think that’s where a lot of the kids go and play,” Isaac Chosich, an employee at The Hill’s Maven Apothecary, says of Berra Park. “But I feel like the majority of people are just walking the blocks and all that for outdoor activity.” Those who want more to explore have the 1,300-acre Forest Park less than 2 miles north, one of the largest urban parks in the nation and home to 30 miles of trails, two golf courses, the Saint Louis Zoo and the Saint Louis Art Museum. The 289-acre Tower Grove Park, less than 2 miles south, has a pair of playgrounds.
Berra Park hosts multiple events here, like an End of Summer Bash and a youth baseball all-star game, in addition to the Italian Heritage festivities. St. Ambrose Catholic Church, a few blocks away, is another prominent gathering place in the neighborhood. The church dates back to 1903 and is an anchor for the community. “The church brings together the community through close-knit activities, events, fellowship, social gatherings and communal activities,” Gianino says. “Saint Ambrose also provides outreach beyond The Hill through philanthropic efforts to the homeless population through food and clothing support on a regular basis.”
Enjoy a the shade of the Dogwood trees in Tower Grove Park.
There's no prettier sight than Piazza Imo on The Hill at night.
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Interstates 44 and 64 are close by
St. Louis is largely car dependent, and residents have quick access to Interstate 44, which runs through the neighborhood, and Interstate 64. Both head downtown, about 5 miles northeast. The 365-bed SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is a 3-mile trip, just off I-44, and I-64 connects to Interstate 270 for drives to the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, 15 miles away. In terms of getting around the neighborhood itself, when residents aren’t traveling by foot, they use golf carts. The city’s MetroBus system runs along the neighborhood’s perimeter roads, like Manchester Avenue.
The walking streets of The Hill are only a few blocks from the residential areas.
The MetroBus stops on Hampton Avenue give residents of The Hill access to downtown.
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St. Louis schools offer flexibility
Saint Louis Public Schools carries a C grade on Niche. The system has a large network of charter and magnet schools, Hostman says, so students can apply for schools outside of the ones they’re zoned. The neighborhood pipleline is the C-rated Mason School of Academic and Cultural Literacy, which covers prekindergarten to sixth grade and has an active parent teacher organization supporting events like a fall festival. Long International Middle School, which covers seventh and eighth grades, and Roosevelt High School get a C-minus on Niche. The high school has a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1.
A private option, Saint Ambrose Catholic School, neighbors St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Saint Ambrose teaches prekindergarten through eighth grade, and offers a robotics team, music lessons, and a speech club. Other private schools in the area include the A-plus-rated, all-boys St. Louis University High, and the A-rated, all-girls Rosati-Kain Academy.
Mason Elementary School serves the area's younger students.
Roosevelt High School aligns with Missouri state standards.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
The Hill
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
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Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Hill, Saint Louis sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in The Hill, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $302,869, down 6% 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
2,537
Median Age
43
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,977
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,363
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
48.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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