At a Glance
Median Income
$49,082
$29,025 per capita
Home Value
$99,500
Zillow: $131,912
Median Rent
$974/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
544/100K
2,697/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Trotwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trotwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trotwood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trotwood residents earn a median household income of $49,082 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,025. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trotwood is $99,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,912. Median rent is $974/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Trotwood reports 544 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,697/100K. The murder rate is 8.2/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Trotwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trotwood has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population23,041
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density756/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,082
Per Capita$29,025
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,500
Rent$974
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$131,912
Housing Units11,780
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent544/100K
Property2,697/100K
Murder8.2/100K
Assault299/100K
Burglary692/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation868 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Trotwood was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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