Moving to West Carrollton, Ohio: Homes, Prices and Commute

Shopping on price? West Carrollton has the lowest median home value of the suburbs we track. Here is what that number covers and what is on the river.

$156,900 median home value, 22.6 min mean commute, $1,028 median rent, 12,963 population

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The short answer

West Carrollton is a Montgomery County city of about 13,000 people on the Great Miami River, southwest of downtown Dayton. The Census Bureau puts the median owner-occupied home value at $156,900, median rent at $1,028 and the mean commute at 22.6 minutes (2020 to 2024).

What a home costs in West Carrollton

The median value of an owner-occupied home in West Carrollton is $156,900, the lowest among the suburbs in this series (Kettering $208,500, Troy $217,400, Beavercreek $279,600). Median gross rent is $1,028, and owners with a mortgage report median monthly costs of $1,442.

About 55.9% of homes are owner-occupied, so the city has a larger share of rentals than most of its neighbors. If you are buying to live in, look at sold prices for the specific street, not the citywide median.

The drive

West Carrollton workers report a mean travel time of 22.6 minutes (ACS, 2020 to 2024). I-75 runs along the east side of the city, which makes the trip to downtown Dayton and to Miamisburg and Springboro straightforward.

On the river

West Carrollton is one of ten communities in the Great Miami Riverway coalition. Bicentennial Commons is an 11 acre riverside park with a pavilion and a section of the Great Miami River Trail, and Miami Bend Park sits on Hydraulic Road.

The city is also pursuing a whitewater park and low dam improvement project near I-75. News reports describe a $15 million project with federal funding support. It is a plan, not a finished amenity, so check the city for the current timeline.

Schools

West Carrollton is served by West Carrollton City Schools. Read the district's current report card on the Ohio state site and compare it with any other district on your list.

West Carrollton at a glance

Median home value of $156,900 (Census, 2020 to 2024)
Great Miami River Trail and riverside parks
I-75 on the east side of the city
Proposed whitewater park (a plan, not a finished project)

School district: West Carrollton City Schools. Ohio School Report Cards

Compare West Carrollton with nearby cities: Miamisburg, Kettering, Springboro. New to the area? Start with the Dayton relocation guide or browse all neighborhoods. Read the military families neighborhood guide if you are coming in on orders to Wright-Patterson.

West Carrollton questions, answered

What is the median home price in West Carrollton, Ohio?

The Census Bureau reports a median value of $156,900 for owner-occupied homes in West Carrollton (ACS 5-year, 2020 to 2024).

How long is the commute from West Carrollton?

West Carrollton workers report a mean travel time to work of 22.6 minutes (ACS, 2020 to 2024).

What is the West Carrollton whitewater park?

It is a proposed project near I-75 and the low dam on the Great Miami River. News reports describe a $15 million project with federal funding support. Check with the city for the current status.

What county is West Carrollton in?

West Carrollton is in Montgomery County, southwest of downtown Dayton.

What school district serves West Carrollton?

West Carrollton City Schools. The Ohio School Report Cards site publishes the district's current data.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020 to 2024 (population: July 1, 2025 estimate). Read 2026-10-30.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: West Carrollton city, Ohio; City of West Carrollton: Great Miami Riverway; Miami Conservancy District: riverfront parks; Dayton Daily News: West Carrollton whitewater park funding; Ohio School Report Cards.

Medians describe a whole city, not a single home. Verify details for any property you are considering.