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Best suburbs in Dayton
The GI Bill of Rights, Ike's interstate system, suburban development, and the growing affordability of cars allowed the suburbs to flourish throughout the mid-20th century. During this era, a new American Dream was established: one with single-family homes, white picket fences, and lush green lawns.
Today, however, the traditional suburb may no longer cater to what 79% of Americans want: walkability. Younger people are especially attracted to neighborhoods where stores, restaurants, and other amenities are a short walk away, according to a National Association of Realtors survey released in 2023 . But a good location comes with a cost.
A Redfin analysis showed homes in 2019 in walkable areas sold for almost 25% more than homes without the same walkability, equivalent to nearly $78,000 more in the national average. Some suburbs offer the amenities of city life, whether through easy transit to big cities (such as Wilmette, Illinois, with easy proximity to Chicago), or college-town amenities such as those found in Claremont, California.
What individual families and people look for in a suburb will vary, of course, with some prioritizing quiet and extra space, even if that means driving more often.
Stacker used data from Niche to examine the best suburbs in Dayton. Niche ranked suburbs across the U.S. based on several factors, including diversity, the cost of living, the share of the population with college degrees, and the quality of schools and housing.
Read on to see the highest-ranked suburbs in Dayton.
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#9. Troy, Ohio
- Population: 26,494
- Median home value: $176,000
- Median rental price: $888
- Top schools nearby: Miami East Junior High School (grade A−), Concord Elementary School (grade A−), Miami East Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School (grade A), Lehman Catholic High School (grade A−), Troy Christian School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#8. Englewood, Ohio
- Population: 13,433
- Median home value: $162,500
- Median rental price: $900
- Top schools nearby: Northmoor Elementary School (grade B+), Dayton Early College Academy (grade B+), Northmont High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School (grade A), Troy Christian School (grade B+), Dominion Academy of Dayton (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
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#7. Tipp City, Ohio
- Population: 10,266
- Median home value: $222,600
- Median rental price: $881
- Top schools nearby: Nevin Coppock Elementary School (grade A), L.T. Ball Intermediate School (grade A−), Concord Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School (grade A), Troy Christian School (grade B+), Dominion Academy of Dayton (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
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#6. Kettering, Ohio
- Population: 57,707
- Median home value: $174,300
- Median rental price: $942
- Top schools nearby: Dayton Regional STEM School (grade A+), Centerville High School (grade A), Bellbrook High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Miami Valley School (grade A+), Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School (grade A), Archbishop Alter High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#5. Springboro, Ohio
- Population: 19,218
- Median home value: $298,400
- Median rental price: $1,440
- Top schools nearby: Dayton Regional STEM School (grade A+), Centerville High School (grade A), Springboro Junior High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: The Miami Valley School (grade A+), Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School (grade A), Archbishop Alter High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#4. Beavercreek, Ohio
- Population: 46,576
- Median home value: $245,300
- Median rental price: $1,304
- Top schools nearby: Dayton Regional STEM School (grade A+), Trebein Elementary School (grade A), Main Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Miami Valley School (grade A+), Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School (grade A), Archbishop Alter High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#3. Centerville, Ohio
- Population: 24,510
- Median home value: $238,200
- Median rental price: $1,078
- Top schools nearby: Dayton Regional STEM School (grade A+), Centerville High School (grade A), Dr. John Hole Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Miami Valley School (grade A+), Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School (grade A), Archbishop Alter High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#2. Bellbrook, Ohio
- Population: 7,321
- Median home value: $230,300
- Median rental price: $1,114
- Top schools nearby: Dayton Regional STEM School (grade A+), Bellbrook High School (grade A), Bellbrook Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Miami Valley School (grade A+), Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School (grade A), Archbishop Alter High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#1. Oakwood, Ohio
- Population: 9,496
- Median home value: $313,300
- Median rental price: $1,330
- Top schools nearby: Dayton Regional STEM School (grade A+), Oakwood Junior High School (grade A+), Harman Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Miami Valley School (grade A+), Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School (grade A), Archbishop Alter High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
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