Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Moka Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bottoms Up Coffee
Coffee Shop
Stauf's
Coffee Shop
Luck Bros' Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Clay Cafe
Coffee Shop
One Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Stauf's Cofee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Hollywood Casino Columbus
Attraction
Buckeye Raceway Electric Indoor Karting
Attraction
The Nest Theatre
Theatre Arts
Grandview Theater & Drafthouse
Cinema
400 West Rich Arts Incubator
Theatre Arts
Lower.com Field
Stadium
400 W Rich
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (15) F
United Dairy Farmers
Sweets
roya
Fast Food
Land - Grant Brewing Co
Beverages
White Castle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Kabob Grill
Fast Food
game of Western Columbus
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Rosie's Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
WingStreet
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dulce Vida
Sweets
Boston Market
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Victory Fitness
Gym
Modo Yoga
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Brookshire Foodliner
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
La Plaza Tapatia
Grocery Store
West Marketplace
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Nusayba Halal Shop
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Dan the Baker
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Basic Biscuits, Kindness, and Coffee
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
The Butcherr and Grocer
Butcher
Parks (53) A+
Wicklow Park
Park
Westgate Park
Park
Stephen Drive Park
Park
Crescent Park
Park
Burgess Park
Park
Burgess Park
Park
Terrace Park
Park
Terrace Park
Park
Wilson Road Park
Park
Hilltonia Park
Park
Lindberg Park
Park
Westmoor Park
Park
Riverbend Park
Park
Holton Park
Park
Georgian Heights Park
Park
Hilltop Community Park
Park
Wrexham Park
Park
River Bend Park
Park
Glen View Park
Park
Hauntz Park
Park
Big Run Metro Park
Park
Glenwood Park
Park
Rhodes Park
Park
Forest Creek Park
Park
Alkire Lakes Park
Park
Shops (33) D-
Family Dollar
Discount Store
United Dairy Farmers
Convenience Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Designer Fashion Warehouse
Department Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Academia Spa
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Dubai Femina Fashion
Clothing
Shoppers World
Department Store
Esolix Nails
Beauty
Pet Valu
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Bargain Hunt
Discount Store
Safah Market
Convenience Store
Grini's Barber & Styling
Hairdresser
Nails by Carnetta
Beauty
Rainbow
Clothing
La Perla Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Shoe Show
Shoes
Speedway
Convenience Store
Sprint
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Circle K
Convenience Store
Duchess Shoppe
Convenience Store
See more Greater Hilltop amenity data

Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Upper Arlington (A+)

2. West Columbus Interim (A+)

3. Olentangy River Road (A+)

4. Milo Grogan (A-)

5. North Linden (B+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Greater Hilltop.
Public Transit Stops (58)
Stops & Stations A+
Sullivant Ave & S Brinker Ave
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & S Sylvan Ave
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & S Southampton Ave
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Dexter Ave
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Demorest Rd
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Derrer Rd
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Kingsford Rd
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & N Wilson Rd
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Wedgewood Dr
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Wedgewood Dr
Bus Stop
3850 Sullivant Ave
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Holly Hill Dr
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Exchange Dr
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Georgesville Rd
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Georgesville Rd
Bus Stop
1515 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Georgesville Rd
Bus Stop
Sullivant Ave & Georgesville Rd
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & October Ridge Dr
Bus Stop
1440 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
1657 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
Georgesville Rd & Industrial Mile
Bus Stop
1670 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
Georgesville Rd & Casino Service Rd
Bus Stop
1421 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.3% F
See more Greater Hilltop commute data

Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. North Linden (A+)

2. Greater Hilltop (A+)

3. Victorican Village (A+)

4. Downtown (A+)

5. South Alum Creek (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Greater Hilltop is 83/100 - which is 10% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
See more Greater Hilltop cost of living data

Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South Alum Creek (A+)

2. Westland (A+)

3. Brice-Tussing (A+)

4. Southeast (A+)

5. Northland (A+)

crime F

Greater Hilltop crime rates are 5,452 per 100k, which is 163% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
4,828 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
624 crimes per 100k F
See more Greater Hilltop crime data

Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bexley (A-)

2. Brewery (A-)

3. Clintonville (A-)

4. Downtown (A-)

5. Harrison West (A-)

employment F

The median income in Greater Hilltop is $37,375 - which is 26% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$37,375 F
Unemployment Rate
4.5% D-
See more Greater Hilltop employment data

Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Worthington (A+)

3. Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord (A+)

4. Brewery (A+)

5. Italian Village (A+)

health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Columbus Fire Station 12
Fire Station
Columbus Fire Station 17
Fire Station
Twin Valley Behaviorial Health Care
Clinic
City of Columbus Police Heliport
Police
CVS/pharmacy
Pharmacy
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Columbus Developmental Center
Clinic
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Central Point Pharmacy
Pharmacy
All Seasons Medical Clinic
Clinic
Franklinton Dental Group
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Columbus Police SWAT
Police
Columbus Police
Police
The Little Clinic
Doctor
Kiddie West Pediatric
Doctor
Alpha Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Chaurshong Chen, D.O. INC
Clinic
Columbus Fire Station 10
Fire Station
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Hospital
Doctors Medical and Dental Care
Clinic
Orthodontist (Dr. Wade)
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
See more Greater Hilltop health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Brewery (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Harrison West (A+)

4. Italian Village (A+)

5. Southside (A+)

housing A

Greater Hilltop home prices are $74,258 - which is 44% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$74,258 F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
See more Greater Hilltop housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Harrison West (A+)

3. Southwest (A+)

4. Bexley (A+)

5. Franklinton (A+)

schools D+

The Greater Hilltop graduation rate is 69% - which is 19% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
69% F
Elementary Schools (23) A+
St Mary Magdalene School
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
Sullivant Avenue Community School
Binns Elementary School
Burroughs Elementary School
West Franklin Elementary School
West Broad Elementary School
Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Eakin Elementary School
Lindbergh Elementary School
Zenith Academy West
Wedgewood Middle School
Newbridge Math & Reading Preparatory Academy
Hilltonia Middle School
Great Western Academy
Valleyview Elementary School
Highland Elementary School
Westmoor Middle School
Bridge Gate Community School
Educational Academy For Boys & Girls
Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School
West Mound Elementary School
Westside Academy
James A Harmon Elementary School
East Franklin Elementary School
High Schools (5) A
Bishop Ready High School
West High School
Franklin Heights High School
Briggs High School
Bridge Gate Community School
Capital High School
Franklinton Preparatory Academy
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Central High School
Westwood Preparatory Academy
Grandview Heights High School
Central Crossing High School
Flex High School
Westland High School
See more Greater Hilltop education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Harrison West (A+)

3. McKinley Avenue Corridor (A+)

4. Northwest (A)

5. Weinland Park (A)

ratings C+

Greater Hilltop has an overall rating of 66% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes D
See more Greater Hilltop user rating data

Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Worthington (A+)

2. Northwest (A+)

3. Southside (A+)

4. Westland (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Greater Hilltop, Columbus, OH Area Guide

Photo of Columbus, OH
( 6 Ratings )

Living in Greater Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Ranks better than 67% of areas Follow

Greater Hilltop Area Facts

  • Greater Hilltop has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Greater Hilltop crime rates are 39% higher than the Columbus average
  • Cost of living in Greater Hilltop is 12% lower than the Columbus average

What do the locals think about Greater Hilltop?

Based on 5 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll
New Real Estate Listings in Greater Hilltop Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Columbus, OH
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Greater Hilltop Reviews

Write a review about Greater Hilltop Tell people what you like or don't like about Greater Hilltop…
Greater Hilltop Columbus OH Neighborhood Review 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 06, 2014) The greater hilltop area in Columbus Ohio has both good and bad sections. It is a place that tends to have the older homes that are run down and in bad repair. Most of the homes here are rental properties and the rental prices cater to those that are seeking affordable housing.
...Read More
The Hilltop areas include streets like W. Broad Street and Hague Avenue. It got its name from the angle of the slopes of the area that head into the Scioto River. The area neighborhoods included in this area are Highland West, Westgate, Columbia Park and many others. Jack Sensenbrenner the 46th Mayor of Columbus is from this area, as is famous singer Nancy Wilson.

There are nearly 67,000 people that call this area home. Most of the population is Caucasian and African American. However, there is some Hispanic and Asian population as well. This area was once known as Sullivant's Hill. A deal made with federal government, to sell the land that belonged to the Sullivan family, and build the Columbus State Hospital for the Insane, happened in the 18th century. Though the hospital closed in the late 1980's, there are still 4 cemeteries around the area that patients were buried in. In 1997, ODOT facilities were moved to the location of the old hospital.

Sullivant Avenue is named after the family who first settled here, though all the decedents have moved on. However, Sullivant is one of the worst sections of town. In fact, it is not safe to walk down the streets alone here in the day and definitely not at night. There are plenty of unsavory characters hanging around and crime rates for this section are at all-time highs.

One of the more affluent areas is Westgate. Glenwood Park is in this section and attracts people of all ages. It has welcoming landscape and is a great place to bring children to play. With a neighborhood association and a gardening club, those who enjoy the finer thing in life congregate here.

With the close proximity to the downtown area and I-70, getting around is never a problem. There are numerous restaurants, including both fast food and fine dining to choose from. Grocery stores are on every corner, including major chains and smaller independent owned companies.

Sure it has good and bad, but the entire area still has charm and charisma. It is filled with quaint shops, close to the happening parts of town and is economically priced. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Greater Hilltop?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Columbus, OH Livability

      vs

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Greater Hilltop? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wicklow Park
      Westgate Park
      Stephen Drive Park
      Crescent Park
      Burgess Park
      Burgess Park
      Terrace Park
      Terrace Park

      Entertainment

      Hollywood Casino Columbus
      Buckeye Raceway Electric Indoor Karting
      The Nest Theatre
      Grandview Theater & Drafthouse
      400 West Rich Arts Incubator
      Lower.com Field
      400 W Rich

      Food & Drink

      United Dairy Farmers
      roya
      Land - Grant Brewing Co
      White Castle
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Kabob Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Greater Hilltop? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Greater Hilltop.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Greater Hilltop? The cost of living in Greater Hilltop is 83/100 - which is 10% lower than Ohio.
      Greater Hilltop
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Columbus
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Greater Hilltop? Greater Hilltop crime rates are 5,452, which are 163% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      5,452 per 100k people

      135% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      135% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Greater Hilltop? The median income in Greater Hilltop is $37,375 which is 26% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $37,37532% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,14843% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      4% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Greater Hilltop a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Nationwide Children's Hospital
      Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Medical Center
      OSU Medical Center CarePoint East
      Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University
      University Hospital East
      Select Specialty Hospital
      Mount Carmel East Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Drive-Thru Pharmacy
      Meijer Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Student Life Student Health Services Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Reilly Chiropratice
      Leubbe Hearing Services
      The Little Clinic
      OhioHealth Urgent Care
      Olentangy Medical Center
      The Little Clinic
      Med Columbus
      Downtown Dermatology LLC

      A Housing

      What are Greater Hilltop home prices? Greater Hilltop home prices are $74,258 - which is 44% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $74,25860% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82413% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Greater Hilltop have good schools? The Greater Hilltop graduation rate is 69% - which is 19% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      27% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Greater Hilltop a good place to live? Greater Hilltop has an overall rating of 66% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      5 total surveys

      Columbus neighborhoods


      Best Neighborhoods in Columbus for Singles
      Best Neighborhoods in Columbus for Families
      Safest Neighborhoods in Columbus
      Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Columbus
      Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus
      Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Columbus
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024