$85,133Average Value$39Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Historic community with proximity to everything
The grand old Victorian and Tudor houses of historic Wick Park once housed the "who's who" of early 20th-century Youngstown's elite. Today, the area is known for its vintage homes, large community park and central location. Residents within walking distance of downtown and Youngstown State University (YSU), located south of Wick Park, include students, working professionals and families. Narrow streets densely lined with trees and broken sidewalks wind throughout the neighborhood, showcasing homes, many in need of updating. Some front lawns are in better shape than others, and many open, overgrown lots are scattered about.
Youngstown State University is within walking distance of the Wick Park Neihborhood.
The Wick Park neighborhood is located near Downtown Youngstown.
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Largest area of MetroParks
Wick Park sits in the heart of the community. Its 34 acres of green space features a 9-hole disc golf course, an accessible playground, tennis courts, walking paths, fitness stations and an indoor pavilion with a kitchen. The Wick Recreation Area in Mill Creek MetroParks offers an abundance of amenities, including sand and tot playgrounds with interactive equipment, batting cages, Dek Hockey, Par 3 golf course, disc golf, ball courts and fields, an outdoor amphitheater and a sled riding hill for year-round fun.
Wick Park has plenty of places to take your dogs for a walk.
Wick Park welcomes all to its community.
Perfect your swing at the Mill Creek Park batting cages.
Go for Par at Mill Creek Park near the Wick Park neighborhood.
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Restaurants are withing walking distance
For grocery runs, Save A Lot is a 2-mile drive via local streets. Residents, especially YSU students, enjoy Culture House Coffee Company, which offers a study space and fresh, locally sourced coffee. Golden Dawn is a retro diner with an all-day breakfast menu. Adults can order a flight at Noble Creature Wild Ales and Lagers or grab a burrito from Hot Head Burritos. First opened in 1926, Stambaugh Auditorium is a concert hall featuring concerts and lectures. The facility was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The grand ballroom and outdoor garden are rentable for weddings and special events.
The Golden Dawn is a local favorite and strong supporter of local sport teams.
Golden Dawn is the hot spot in Wick Park.
Culture House Coffee Co. roasts specialty coffee beans and serves up liquid gold.
Nearby Save-A-Lot supplies all your grocery needs.
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Historic Victorians and Tudors
"Wick Park is full of old estates, homes that could be almost 100 years old at this point," says Realtor Erica Winner-Sauceman of Keller Williams Chervenic Realty. Winner-Sauceman has sold homes across the area for over 6 years. "Some [homes] have three fireplaces or old boiler systems, which are pieces of history you rarely see anymore." In addition to Victorian homes and Tudors, the neighborhood has Colonial revivals and Craftsman homes. Some homes were purchased as affiliates to YSU, and some student organizations occupy a few houses. Prices range between $27,000 and $189,000.
Residents of Wick Park enjoy large homes surrounded by dense old growth trees.
This Victorian gem sits prominently on a corner lot in Wick Park.
Tudor style homes in Wick Park set the grand mood.
Updated colonials give Wick Park its up and coming vibes.
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Locals hop on the WRTA or bike into town
The Western Reserve Transit Authority serves Wick Park with several bus stops within walking distance. While locals can take a bus downtown, Youngstown's heart is just over a mile away, so locals often walk or bike. Highway 422 passes through Wick Park, and commuters can take the freeway when leaving the city. St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital sits near Wick Park's western border. Locals catching a flight can take the 11-mile trip north to the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport via Ohio State Route 193.
WRTA's Penguin shuttle picks up students anywhere in Wick Park.
Wick Park residents can rent an electric bike to navigate the neighborhood.
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High school offers Advanced Placement classes
Wick Park is served by the Youngstown City School District, which offers open enrollment. Students can walk and/or start their education at Harding Elementary School, which has a C-minus grade on Niche. East Middle School is currently unrated by academic reviewers. With a C-minus grade, East High School offers English-focused Advanced Placement classes.
East High School provides education in the neighborhood of Wick Park
Children are offered a great education at Harding Elementary School.
Wick Park students are challenged at East Middle School.
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Summer Jazz in the Park
On Sundays, Wick Park hosts Jazz in the Park from July through September. "It's been going on for over 30 years, and it continues to attract people from all over Youngstown," says Erica Avery, Realtor with Liberty Home Services, who was born and raised in the city. "There are food trucks and tents. It's an annual favorite."
Beautification and preservation of downtown
Volunteer groups throughout the city work hard to promote a sense of community pride. The Youngstown Neighborhood Association advocates for preservation and togetherness through various events and regular meetings. Youngstown CItyScape is dedicated to the beautification of the greater downtown area. "We're a community development organization that invests time and energy to revitalize landmarks like Wick Park," says Sharon Letson, executive director of Youngstown CityScape. On the first Saturday after Memorial Day, Cityscape holds Planting Day, when over 1,000 people head downtown to prune, mulch and plant.
Local school children's artwork can be found on display on the walls of buildings in Wick Park.
Enjoy the sunflower sculpture at this bench in the Wick Park neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Crandall Park
Mill Creek Park - North End
Wick Park
Wick Park Recreation Center
Lincoln Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wick Park
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wick Park, Youngstown sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wick Park, Youngstown over the last 12 months is $96,125, up 208% 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
1,860
Median Age
30
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$22,222
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$32,722
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
26.7%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
43.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
57''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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