Best suburbs in Dayton
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- 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+
- 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+
#9. Troy, Ohio
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- 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
- 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
#8. Englewood, Ohio
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- 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
- 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
#7. Tipp City, Ohio
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- 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+
- 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+
#6. Kettering, Ohio
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- 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+
- 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+
#5. Springboro, Ohio
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- 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+
- 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+
#4. Beavercreek, Ohio
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- 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+
- 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+
#3. Centerville, Ohio
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- 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+
- 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+
#2. Bellbrook, Ohio
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- 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+
- 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.
#1. Oakwood, Ohio
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