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A neighborhood from the railroad age continues to attract newcomers
The Ewing and Carroll neighborhood shares many things with the eastern suburbs of Trenton — like being near Assunpink Creek and the Trenton Transit Center — but it stands out for being the closest to downtown. It’s the kind of place that has benefited from Trenton’s turn toward more revitalization, as people nearby are looking to move. “North New Jersey and Philadelphia residents were paying high rent prices and realized they could come here and get more house for their money,” says Fareeda Stokes, a Realtor with Harkes Realty & Associates. The area still struggles with crime: It has a CAP Index crime score of 8 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. But overall, Ewing and Carroll’s heritage is described as a railroad-age neighborhood. Its boom period was in the late 19th century, when that industry attracted workers to the same general area, giving an architectural uniformity to the landscape.
Ewing and Carroll is recognized as a historic railroad-era neighborhood in East Trenton that still draws new residents.
Nearby to Ewing and Carroll is Covello's Pizza which attracts a large, popular crowd for lunch.
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A transit center for commuters to New York City and Philadelphia
Transportation amenities are one of the biggest attractions to Ewing and Carroll. Clinton Avenue runs right down the middle, a key north-south corridor trafficked by buses and coursing past the Trenton Transit Center. At the center, commuters can pick up a train to New York City or Philadelphia and arrive at their destination within 90 minutes or 45 minutes, respectively. Route 1 and Broad Street curve around the neighborhood’s west end, providing access to Downtown Trenton – or, in the case of Route 1, over the Delaware River via the Trenton Morrisville Toll Bridge and into Pennsylvania within minutes.
Italinate style gives a cohesive look to the area
Italianate style looms large in this neighborhood, and these homes are easily identifiable from hallmark features like covered front porches with decorative brackets. Such properties appear on the namesake Carroll Street. Other features include tall narrow windows that either have a rectangular accent or a rounded top, much like an upside down “U.” Building materials tend to give the homes a sturdy look. "There are lots of historic stone and brick buildings outside Trenton," says Rana Bernhard, a Realtor with Weichert Realtors. Prices for these properties range from $145,000 to $330,000. Homebuyers won’t find front yards too often. Instead, properties are fronted by sidewalks, giving a walkable air to the neighborhood.
Italianate homes are easily identifiable from hallmark features like covered front porches.
The historic housing here is predominantly Italianate with whole blocks built in the style.
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The Italian Peoples Bakery has been around since 1936
The intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Clinton Avenue represents a kind of gateway into East Trenton’s dining scene. Just a few blocks from here are culinary institutions like the Italian Peoples Bakery. The first location opened on Hamilton Avenue in 1936, and the family-owned business has been expanding ever since. Central American cuisine is big in this area, particularly Guatemalan, and little pubs pop up here and there. But for bigger tasks, like grocery shopping, residents head to Roebling Market shopping center. Food Bazaar covers basic needs, from fresh produce to refrigerated items.
The first location of the Italian Peoples Bakery opened in Ewing and Carroll in 1936.
There are dozens of options when it comes to dinner time in the Ewing and Carroll neighborhood.
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Roberto Clemente Park has a playground and vegetable garden
Southard Park is a triangular parcel where residents can catch a piece of green space in the middle of a heavily residential area. And the Grant Avenue Playground drops a bit of fun near some corner delis and markets. But most in this neighborhood will go to Roberto Clemente Park for leisure time activities. Hugged by Route 1, this park has a playground, vegetable garden, basketball courts and space for picnics. Monmouth Field on Assunpink Creek offers a slightly more rustic experience.
Kids roam free with their friends in the Mill Hill neighborhood of Trenton, NJ.
Students and educators from Isles Youth Institute construct a new shed at Roberto Clemente Park.
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Trenton Central High stands out with its asymmetric design
Students can start at Grant Elementary, a kindergarten through 5th grade institution, and then move up to Luis Munoz-Rivera Elementary for 6th through 8th grade. Both schools receive a D-plus score from Niche. Older students can attend Trenton Central High, a C-rated school with specialized learning tracks in everything from business to STEM. The school has other features that make it stand out, including an asymmetric modernist design and a list of former students who went onto fame, including rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z.
Students have the opportunity to begin their education at Grant Elementary, a school that serves kindergarten through 5th grade.
Older students have the option to attend Trenton Central High, a C-rated school offering specialized learning tracks in areas ranging from business to STEM.
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Parks in this Area
Martin Luther King Jr Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pool
Alexander Michael Dodson Memorial Tot Lot
Playground
Columbus Park
Playground
Events
Multi-Purpose Field
Roberto Clemente Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Clay Street Park
Basketball
Playground
Community Center
Columbus Park
Greg Grant Park
Grant Ave Playground
Transit
Airport
Trenton Mercer
14 min drive
Subway
Trenton
Bus
Hamilton Ave & South Clinton Ave
Bus
Trenton Transit Center
Bus
Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
Bus
E State St & Carroll St
Bus
South Clinton Ave & Pearl St
Bus
Perry St & Carroll St
Bus
South Clinton Ave & East State St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ewing and Carroll
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
10
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ewing and Carroll, Trenton sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Ewing and Carroll, Trenton over the last 12 months is $165,000, down 3% 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
2,367
Median Age
37
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,874
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,995
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
% Population in Labor Force
55.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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