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Being that Dayton is roughly the sixth largest city in Ohio and houses over 140,000 people, the housing market is fairly strong. Recent trends show the Dayton area having potential for a single family home or investment property in upcoming years. The median sales price in the area has spiked to $125,000 and the median rent for apartments to $850. Some of the most popular areas with the best housing market include the communities of Northridge, Oxford, and Beavercreek.

Dayton is packed full of museums, attractions, beautiful parks, and vibrant performing arts scene. Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre urban green space, home to several historic structures and interpretive displays on the history of the city and its earliest residents. Be sure to stop by the world’s only restored Packard museum that also hosts annual events and gatherings throughout the year. If you’re visiting with children, be sure to check out the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, the National Aviation Hall of Fame, SunWatch Indian Village and Aullwood Audubon Center.

Dayton has about 320 schools overall, including Pre-K through high school as well as private schools. Dayton Public Schools is the school district serving Dayton, Ohio with an enrollment of over 14,000 students. Dayton Regional STEM School was rated the #1 Best Public School with nearly all receiving high ratings of 8 or 9 out of 10. Take a deeper look at each individual school’s rating.

Dayton restaurants take it to the limits, promising to leave you satisfied every time. Taqueria Mixteca is one of the most popular restaurants, serving up the best guacamole in town. Try their six mini tacos meal, each packed with fresh ingredients or flavor. Hit up Tank’s Bar and Grill for the best breakfast menu, award-winning chili, and juicy burgers. If you’re looking for a more upscale restaurant with a killer menu and cozy space, make a reservation for Olive, an Urban Dive. Other local favorites include Thai 9, Beavercreek Pizza Dive, and Coco’s Bistro.

Dayton’s crime is lower than the national average and some Dayton-area cities are among the safest in Ohio. A few of the safest communities, according to Bizjournals, are Clearcreek Township, Germantown, Bellbrook, and Brookville. The Department of Public Safety is dedicated to promoting safety to locals and visitors alike through education and constant communication.

In 1796, twelve settlers, known as the Thompson Party, traveled from Cincinnati up the Great Miami River and founded what is now St. Clair Street. The city was named after Jonathan Dayton, a captain in the American Revolutionary War who signed the U.S. Constitution and owned a large amount of land in the area. Dayton’s economic growth during the 1800s is directly linked to construction on the Dayton-Cincinnati canal, providing a better way to transport goods between the two cities. Ultimately leading to innovation growing business in the region.

Dayton’s local minor league baseball team, The Dragons, are a local favorite and currently hold the record for setting the most consecutive sold out professional games. The games are festive, high energy, and customer oriented. Locals and visitors also love the annual event, Taste of Ohio Festival that showcases area restaurants and businesses in the food industry along with local talent. More downtown signature events include All-City Arts Festival, Spring/Summer Bierfest, Derby Day in the District, and the Lights in Flight Festival and Fireworks Show.

While big city living isn’t for everyone, Dayton offers some of the best urban areas with many perks. Oakwood, Beavercreek, Springboro, and Centerville are all excellent and safe areas to reside. These neighborhoods have a low unemployment rate, high median household incomes, many things to do, and of course, high home values. The following neighborhoods are some of the highest appreciating in Dayton: City Center, Woodbourne, Salem Avenue, W Riverview Avenue, and Elm Tree Road.

Dayton’s Family Resource Guide provides information on housing, employment, health, food assistance, transportation, legal services, and more. Check out their Community Resources for everything you could ever need to know about Dayton.

Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, making the aviation culture one of the city’s largest draws. If you’re planning a visit, start at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, a National Historic Landmark with the Wright Cycle Company was located. This free attraction is open Wednesday-Sunday and features film, exhibits, and a look into the Wright Brothers’ early lives. Next, stop by Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center to see where the Wright brothers flew. The 84 acres of field is owned by the U.S. Air Force and the National Park Services. Dayton is also known for its many inventions and of course, inventors like the Wright Brothers.