The Franklinton neighborhood sits immediately to the west of downtown Columbus and is considered the city's birthplace. Since 2004, this Ohio community has experienced redevelopment projects with the aim to make Franklinton, Columbus, a trendy, more progressive neighborhood. Franklinton's climate, history and budget-minded market make it an excellent prospect for your next home. Let Movoto Real Estate help with your search for the right homes for sale in Columbus, OH.
Residents of this neighborhood are mostly working class. Franklinton had a median household income of $25,792 as of 2013, compared to more than $44,000 for Columbus at large. About 10 percent of residents have a college degree or higher, compared to almost 40 percent throughout Columbus, and just over 50 percent of residents didn't finish high school. Many people in Franklinton tend to work sales and service jobs, and most of the businesses and offices here reside along West Broad Street.
Franklinton is a historic neighborhood. Its founders established the neighborhood in the late 19th century, but developers didn't add much to the area in the 20th century because of a pattern of severe floods. These floods took their toll because on the area causing many residents to relocate to the nearby Hilltop neighborhood.
Because of its location below the river, developers long considered Franklinton too prone to flooding for any big real estate or business developments. That changed in 2004 with the completion of the Franklinton Floodwall. Since then, local developers have been purchasing pieces of Franklinton real estate and upgrading them, with the goal of turning Franklinton into an artsy, modern neighborhood like nearby Short North while preserving the historic feel of the architecture here.
If you're into history, Franklinton, Columbus offers plenty of places to visit. The Holy Family Catholic Church, for example, is one of the most historic buildings in the neighborhood and dates back to 1885. The Center of Science and Industry on West Broad Street has earned praise from Parents magazine and is a major attraction for families and educators. You may also want to visit the A.D. Farrow Museum, which sits on the site of what used to be the nation's oldest Harley-Davidson dealership.
Genoa Park on the west bank of the Scioto River hosts some of Franklinton's festivals, like the Latino Festival, Rhythm on the River and Waterfire. It includes the Riverfront Amphitheater, which holds concerts and other events. The Dodge Recreational Center, located next to Scioto River and Interstate 70, has a swimming pool, skate park and hockey rink.
Over the years, many of Franklinton's residents have earned low incomes, and housing here has been just about as inexpensive as it gets. However, thanks to recent revitalization projects, you can expect home values to start to increase. The median price of Franklinton real estate as of November 2015 is about $52,000, up from $44,500 in January 2015. This three-bedroom house with a fenced-in yard on Central Avenue has an upgraded kitchen and dining room and is just two blocks south of the main business district on Broad Avenue.
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