Dayton Area
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Chris knows every pocket of the Dayton metro — from the zip codes closest to WPAFB to the suburb with the best school district. Use this guide to find your fit.
Beavercreek
Top-rated schools · Near WPAFB
$280k – $600k+
Suburban family favorite with newer developments, top-ranked schools in Greene County, and easy access to WPAFB. Popular with military officers and defense contractors.
8 min to WPAFB · 20 min to downtown
Centerville
Established · Excellent schools
$250k – $550k+
One of Dayton's most sought-after suburbs. Tree-lined streets, excellent Centerville City School District, and a strong sense of community. Great for executives and growing families.
20 min to WPAFB · 15 min to downtown
Kettering
Affordable · Walkable
$160k – $350k
A well-established suburb south of Dayton with great value, walkable neighborhoods, and strong community pride. Great for buyers who want more home for their money.
12 min to downtown · 18 min to WPAFB
Springboro
Fast-growing · Great schools
$300k – $650k+
One of the fastest-growing communities in the Dayton metro. Newer construction, excellent Springboro Community Schools, and a family-first atmosphere.
30 min to downtown · 35 min to WPAFB
Oakwood
Luxury · Historic · Walkable
$350k – $900k+
A small, highly walkable city within Dayton known for beautiful historic homes, top-rated schools, and a tight-knit community. Think tree-lined streets and local coffee shops.
5 min to downtown · 20 min to WPAFB
Fairborn
Budget-friendly · Closest to WPAFB
$130k – $280k
The closest community to Wright-Patterson AFB. Strong military community, affordable homes, and plenty of inventory. A smart choice for E-1 through E-6 servicemembers.
5 min to WPAFB · 20 min to downtown
Miamisburg
Highway access · Family-friendly
$180k – $380k
Great highway access to I-75 and SR-725, close to The Greene Town Center, and affordable family neighborhoods. A practical choice for buyers prioritizing commute flexibility.
20 min to downtown · 25 min to WPAFB
Xenia
Space · Affordable · Rural feel
$140k – $300k
More land, more house, less money. Xenia sits just east of WPAFB and offers a quieter, more rural lifestyle at a fraction of the cost of Beavercreek or Centerville.
15 min to WPAFB · 25 min to downtown
Huber Heights
Affordable · Brick homes
$190k – $360k
Known as "America's largest community of brick homes," Huber Heights offers established northeast-side value with quick access to WPAFB and I-70. Plenty of inventory and strong value for first-time and military buyers.
15 min to WPAFB · 20 min to downtown
Vandalia
Commuter hub · Airport
$200k – $400k
At the crossroads of I-70 and I-75 and home to Dayton International Airport — an unbeatable location for commuters and frequent travelers, with established family neighborhoods just north of Dayton.
15 min to downtown · 20 min to WPAFB
Bellbrook
Affluent · Top schools
$300k – $650k+
An affluent, small-town-feel community on the southeast edge of the metro with highly regarded Bellbrook-Sugarcreek schools, a walkable historic downtown, and Sugarcreek MetroPark nearby.
20 min to WPAFB · 25 min to downtown
Tipp City
Historic charm · Growing
$250k – $500k
A charming, growing community north of Dayton along I-75 with one of the region's most picturesque historic downtowns on the Great Miami River. Small-town character with easy highway access.
20 min to downtown · 25 min to WPAFB
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