Neighborhood Information A wide variety of neighborhoods beckon people relocating to this thriving area. Whether you are looking for the carefree lifestyle of a town home on the golf course, the safety and stability of a single-family home in an established neighborhood, or the amenities of a brand new home in a well-planned new community, Westerville has what you want. Some of Central Ohio's most exciting new communities are being built on the north side of Westerville. City planners have thoughtfully provided for new schools and shopping centers to accompany this expansion. The older homes will be priced from $120,000 to the mid $200's and most of the newer housing will range from $250,000 to $400,000. Westerville Housing and Price Options:
Entry Level Living Up To $250,000:
Mid Level Living Up To $400,000:
Executive Level Living From $400,000:
Educational Information
Westerville Central High School was planned to reflect its organization into a series of academies or academic houses. This plan allows students to focus on particular areas of study that include the arts, technology, consumer science, human services and other programs. The exterior reflects the building designs of Westerville from the 1930s. The school is sheathed in classic red brick and stone-like masonry to recall many of the civic buildings of that time. Much of this material also is used in the interior, including metal railings throughout the building. The new high school houses eight academies, which offer students specialized curriculum options. A large media center features individual computer stations, study rooms and study carrels. A media-production lab is connected to the media center and broadcasts school functions. The focal point of the facility is ?Central Avenue,? which serves as the dining area and the main socialization space. The character of Central Avenue is that of a small-town business district complete with storefronts, lampposts and signage. The 450-seat auditorium features a continental seating arrangement that allows for more seats with better sightlines. The 1,800-seat gymnasium hosts basketball and volleyball games. An additional 250-seat auxiliary gymnasium is directly behind the main gym. Retractable bleachers allow use for both physical-education classes and competitive sporting events. School boundry map for Westerville city schools. Contact Information: Westerville City Schools 336 South Otterbein Avenue Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 797-5700 (614) 797-5700 http://www.westerville.k12.oh.us/ Demographics The city of Westerville per the census of 2000 consisted of 35,318 people, 12,663 households, and 9,547 families residing in the city. The racial mix of Westerville is 93% white, 3.2% African American, 1.5% Asian and 1.1% Hispanic. Of the 12,663 households, 39.3% of those have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.The median income for a household in Westerville was $69,135, and the median income for a family was $82,163. Points Of Interest Westerville was ranked #46 on Money magazine's top 100 Best Places to Live in 2007. Westerville is served by it's public library which loaned more than 1.7 million items to its 78,000 cardholders. Total holding are over 347,000 volumes with over 500 periodical subscriptions. [In late 2004, the Westerville Public Library started a renovation that was completed in May 2006. The Library celebrated 150 years in 2008 (1858-2008). The Westerville Public Library is home to The Anti-Saloon Museum. A museum on prohibition. Westerville was the home to the anti-saloon league and was a dry town until 2006. The town center is referred to as "Uptown Westerville". It is home to many locally owned stores. The store fronts along State Street are mainly the original architecture. The town has 3 high schools: Westerville north, south and central. Otterbein college is a private four-year liberal arts college founded by the United Brethren Church in 1847 and home to over 3,000 students. Schneider's Bakery in Uptown Westerville, known for opening in the wee hours of the morning - around 1 to 1:30 am, depending on the day - and a common place to find Otterbein students on early-morning doughnut runs. Worthington Industries has a cylinder factory in Westerville. There are 16 elementary schools and four middle schools in Westerville. Technology is also on the top of the list for Westerville. Westerville has a state of the art digital video recording system using wireless technology in Police Cruisers.
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