As Dayton Ohio Realtors with Re/Max we are excited to share with you about our wonderful community. We are both native Daytonians and feel that Dayton and its surrounding communities have a lot to offer economically, recreationally, and culturally. Compared to other parts of the country the Dayton area provides very affordable housing, short travel times across the area, and a modest cost of living. 

Dayton is located in Montgomery County in southwestern Ohio. It is the county seat for Montgomery County and is also the largest city in the county. Major interstates I-70 and I-75 run through our city, making travel easy and convenient any direction that you need to go. Dayton International Airport is located north of town in Vandalia, about a 20 minute drive from downtown Dayton, just a short commute for business travelers.  

Dayton was founded in the late 1700’s by a small group who settled along the banks of the Great Miami River. Dayton was named for a captain in the Revolutionary War by the name of Jonathan Dayton. The Miami and Erie Canal was built in the 1830’s and helped to connect Lake Erie to the Miami River and was the main route of travel in the part of Ohio during the early to mid 1800’s.  

Dayton was the first large city in the United States to adopt a council-manager form of government, back in 1913. In this form of city government, the mayor has one vote just like the rest of the commissioners that sit on the city council and the council chooses a city manager, who is the administrative authority over the city government.  

Dayton is also known as the birthplace of aviation. Native Daytonians, Orville and Wilbur Wright built the first machine capable of sustained flight here and launched it in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Our aviation heritage is very evident throughout the city; take a tour of the Dayton Aviation Heritage Park and the Wright Cycle Company Building, which pay tribute to the Wrights’ achievements. Many other inventors and entrepreneurs came out of Dayton, Ohio, such as John Patterson, founder of NCR, and inventor Charles Kettering. Other famous natives of Dayton, Ohio, include Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Erma Bombeck, and actors Martin Sheen and Allison Janney.
 

The largest employer in Dayton, Ohio is Wright Patterson Air Force Base, which ranks as the 5th largest employer in Ohio. With over 18,000 jobs, both military and civilian, it is a life force in the Dayton economy. Many other smaller technology and research firms are situated around the area to support the work at the base. Other large employers around Dayton, Ohio are Premier Health Network, Kettering Medical Network, NCR, Delphi, Reynolds and Reynolds, Lexus Nexus, and Iams. There is definitely always opportunity for growth and new businesses in the Miami Valley. 

There are two large universities in the Dayton area. The University of Dayton was founded in 1850 and is a private, Catholic school and has the only American Bar Association approved law school in the area. Wright State University was founded in 1967 as a public school and has the only medical school in the Miami Valley. Sinclair Community College has a wide variety of two year associate programs and is a very affordable commuter school in the area. Kettering College of Medical Arts is associated with Kettering Medical Center and offers a variety of health care educational pursuits. 

The Dayton housing market offers the home buyer many choices and wide price ranges. Whether you prefer a large, turn of the century home with a lot of character or a cute and charming bungalow or cape cod home, you will be able to find what you are looking for in the neighborhoods of Dayton.
 

A number of historic districts can be found in Dayton, Ohio, which are dedicated to the preservation of the look and feel of the neighborhood and history of the era in which they were established. The Oregon Historic District is one of the areas where the charm and character of the 1800’s is maintained. The area was settled by German immigrants and a number of churches with German heritage were established. About 30 years ago, the residents of the area banded together, determined to stop the urban blight so prevalent in cities and worked to revitalize their community. Anyone visiting the Oregon District would agree that they achieved their goals. Beautiful, restored homes line quiet streets. Businesses, restaurants, shops, antiques, and café’s are established here for residents and visitors to enjoy. Other historic districts in the area are the Huffman Historic District, which is east of downtown and St. Anne’s Hill. Many of these historic areas have tours at Christmas of the decorated homes or garden tours in the spring or summer. South Park, another revitalized area, recently featured a Rehabarama, show casing five renovated historic homes and three new homes. Projects such as these are doing much to revitalize the downtown area of Dayton, Ohio and bring new life to the economy.  

If you are interested in urban living, check out the number of lofts available in downtown Dayton. Loft apartments such as The Cannery and The Mercantile Loft are providing urban professionals the convenience of city living in an upscale, urban environment. Enjoy dinner out at one of the many fine, upscale restaurants, grab your bike and ride on the bike paths by the river, meet some friends at a café for coffee, or shop at the Second Street Market. It’s all close by and convenient. 

There are many cultural opportunities to take advantage of in Dayton, Ohio. The Dayton Art Institute has a wide variety of art and exhibits, as well as special engagements that tour around the world at the finest art museums. The Schuster Center and the Victory Theater bring in the best Broadway shows and musicians for your entertainment. Come catch a baseball game at the new Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, Ohio and watch the Dayton Dragons slay the opposing team. Riverscape Metropark, located along the Great Miami River, is a great place to enjoy with your family or when you’re out for a romantic evening. Take a stroll along the river, bring your bikes and ride, watch the interactive fountains or laser light shows, enjoy concerts and live entertainment, or ice skate in the winter time.  

Near Wright Patterson AFB is the National Air and Space Museum, which allows visitors to tour and enjoy seeing many examples of aviation history. Sun Watch Indian Village is a re-creation of a settlement of the Fort Ancient Indians which called the Miami Valley their home long before European settlers came to the area and is a great place to learn the history of the area and shop for Native American made products. The Second Street Market offers great shopping and dining options, with fresh produce and floral products, boutiques, and food items in a unique shopping atmosphere; like an enclosed, open air market! If you enjoy classical music and dance, Dayton, Ohio is home to the Dayton Ballet, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra for your enjoyment.  

There is just way too much to tell you about the Dayton area; you have to come and experience it for yourself. If you are thinking about making Dayton, Ohio your home, it is a great area to live, work, and play. We would love to tell you more about it and share it with you personally! 

Dayton, Ohio is a great community to call home. Let us give you a tour of this great town. Our real estate services are AT NO COST to all home buyers. Ask us any question! We promise to get back to you quickly!