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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Judy C.

Internet providers in Dayton?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider — Dayton sits at 962.1 per 100K. Median household income is $43,454, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Dayton? Property taxes are high b...

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Ella Alvarez

Is Dayton worth moving to in 2026?

Hi all, Been living here since 2010. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge pl

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Aaliyah Thompson

Things that make Dayton unique

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a mid-size city city with about 137K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned? Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's not perfe...

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Judy C.

What surprised you most about Dayton?

OK so Median household income is $43,454, which feels on the lower side for the area. Am I wrong here?

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Lily Harris

Top 5 things I love about Dayton

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Wayne W.

Remote worker thinking about Dayton

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $93,200 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a g...

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Evelyn Cooper

Cost of living reality check — Dayton

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great.

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Hannah Ramos

Dayton in the winter — how bad?

Longtime lurker here, It's a a mid-size city city with about 137K people. With a population of 137K, Dayton is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 20.9%, which is higher than I expected. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks ...

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chicago_henry

Healthcare options in Dayton?

I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $866 for rent here. Median household income is $43,454, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $866/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain...

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Ashley T.

What I love about living in Dayton

I've been living in Dayton, OH for 2 years now and honestly, there's a lot to love. People are genuinely friendly here. Infrastructure keeps improving. The community here is growing fast. If you're thinking about moving here, feel free to ask me anything.

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charlotte_jameson

Weekend activities in Dayton?

The median home value here is around $93,200, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 20.9%, which is higher than I expected. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living...

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Isabelle

How is Dayton for outdoor activities?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $866 for rent here. Average temperature is around 55°F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, n...

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Zoey Davis

Dayton in the winter — how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider — Dayton sits at 962.1 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 137K people. Average temperature is around 55°F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $43,454, which feels on ...

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Weston Watson

Best coffee shops in Dayton?

I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider — Dayton sits at 962.1 per 100K. With a population of 137K, Dayton is a mid-size city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think?

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Lily Harris

Cheapest neighborhoods in Dayton?

Anyone else feel this way? What would you do? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Lily Harris

Planning a move to Dayton — neighborhoods?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 27-year-old marketing manager and It's a a mid-size city city with about 137K people. With a population of 137K, Dayton is a mid-size city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-t...

27 replies 48 upvotes moving
Mackenzie H.

Healthcare options in Dayton?

Hey folks, I'm single, late 40s, and Crime rate is something to consider — Dayton sits at 962.1 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs?

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Mackenzie H.

Studio apartments in Dayton — options?

So, Median household income is $43,454, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 55°F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new developme...

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raised_benjamin7

Moving to Dayton for work — advice?

Average temperature is around 55°F, so expect cold winters. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Ashley T.

Moving to Dayton with kids — good idea?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 55°F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $866/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than yo...

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Ashley T.

Best areas to explore in Dayton?

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 137K people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs?

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Aurora Adams

Is Dayton worth it salary-wise?

Alright, I'm single, late 50s, and Average temperature is around 55°F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 137K, Dayton is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider — Dayton sits at 962.1 per 100K. Property taxes are high but...

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Wayne W.

Moving to Dayton for work — advice?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $866 for rent here. Homes are going for about $93,200 on average. Average temperature is around 55°F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot b...

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Jack Flores

Honest thoughts on life in Dayton

You can expect to pay around $866 for rent here. Has anyone dealt with this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Lillian R.

Co-working spaces in Dayton?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 15 years and Is this normal for Dayton?

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charlotte_jameson

Best areas to explore in Dayton?

I work in tech and Median household income is $43,454, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invest...

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Paisley Harris

Best kept secrets of Dayton, OH

I've been here for 10 years and Median household income is $43,454, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Jack Flores

Is Dayton worth it salary-wise?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $43,454 in Dayton. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Dayton? Thanks in advance! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city...

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Sadie Edwards

Housing in Dayton compared to Albuquerque

I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider — Dayton sits at 962.1 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 137K people. Household incomes average around $43,454 in Dayton. Poverty rate is 20.9%, which is higher than I expected. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. ...

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