Thanks Carrie. I'm slowly searching affordable cities after many years in CA. I also have to decide if I want to go back to rust belt weather in that pursuit (I'm from utica, ny). Ohio is getting attention lately for being a great place to save money as I'm sure you might know.
Dayton is pretty safe if you stay in the right areas. Like any Midwest city there are some areas that are rundown and were subjected to decades of divestment and redlining. Luckily it is very very easy to avoid the Westside and never have to deal with those problems. Basically if you have the money to choose where you want to live, you can easily live in one of the many nice suburbs or the Eastside neighborhoods that are very safe and are still very affordable (except Oakwood, which is pretty posh and overpriced).
@@miket7184it is like any Midwestern city. It is super easy to avoid high crime neighborhoods and anyone who is moving to Dayton is probably moving to the southern and eastern suburbs anyways because that is where most of the jobs are located. Basically avoid the West side of the city and use basic common sense and you will be just fine.
Absolutely, we have several places for higher education, University of Dayton, Wright State, Sinclair just to name a few. And we have so many job opportunities in the area.
It was a lot better a decade ago. Unfortunately Wright State has all but imploded and is a ghost of its former self (due to really bad mismanagement and corruption under their former President). The University of Dayton is still strong. The biggest problem with moving to Dayton is you really do need a car to do almost anything. Want to enjoy any of the nature or parks around Dayton? You will need a car. Want to go out to eat with friends, you will probably need a car because most of the food options are in suburban malls that are only accessible by cars. Have a local internship or even a part time job off campus, you will sure as hell need a car.
Dayton has problem areas but on whole it is full of beauty and rich in its history. I was born and raised here 53yrs and I've been to 3 different countries and over 17 states. Dayton and our great state of Ohio is beautiful.
@@user-yp9nz6bs9q what does that have to do with anything I said? Pretty random question. Im not but my brother is,he served in Kuwait and Iraq with the 82nd Airborne. He also lives here and agrees with me. So again I ask you,why the question and how does it apply here?
Dayton is a donut city that has a relatively hollowed out core, but a strong suburban economy. More than 75% of the region lives in the suburbs and most of the jobs are concentrated along 675 (the eastern and southern suburbs) so the city proper is much smaller than you would expect. What that means is that Dayton is a place where a car is 100% a necessity for you to have a meaningful quality of life. There are still urban amenities but it is really easy to drive to Columbus and Cincinnati to experience a "real city". You also have a lot of nature nearby and tons of entertainment options (especially if you drive just a bit south to Mason/Monroe to what is essentially a miniature Orlando surrounding Kings Island). All in all that is great if you don't mind driving and want to live the middle class suburban lifestyle (which is dying out in much of the country due to insane housing prices).
i was born in Dayton, raised in Beavercreek and I have lived in Springboro for 24 years. I love living in the Dayton area. Three other pros I would have mentioned in a video like this: 1. The extensive network of bicycle trails, over 350 miles, one of the largest such networks in the nation. 2. The Schuster Center for the Performing Arts, which hosts the Dayton Philharmonic, Opera, and Ballet, and also touring Broadway shows, such as "Frozen," which my wife and I and hundreds of little "Elsas" and "Annas" saw this week. 3. the Second Street Market, a wonderful place to shop, eat, and greet your neighbors.
I agree. In particular the Little Miami Bike trail is an absolute gem. Dayton also has a fair number of colleges / universities for a town of it's size. Yellow Springs is one of the few places I have seen in Ohio that has a unique story and has developed organically. The vibe in downtown Dayton has really changed at this point and there are some very exciting things happening: the Arcade, Hotels, Baseball Stadium, unique bars, etc- but people will stay in the 'Burbs for socializing until things develop a more corporate look/feel with brand names, etc.
I moved to Dayton almost 50 years ago. 75 has been torn up and under construction almost the whole time causing many wrecks. If you drive through the city you can easily get 30 red lights in a row!
I was raised in Mad River Township now Riverside my Father is retired USAF..I've moved to Nashville but Daddy still lives there..Dayton will always be home to me.
The newer apartment buildings will be more accessible than older buildings in the area. Dayton RTA is the bussing service in our area. www.iriderta.org/about/accessibility This is their information for riders with disabilities.
If you’re not from Dayton and come from a larger city and you’re 55 and under No , the surrounding suburbs are beautiful and lot of parks etc but night life gets old there quick It’s affordable to live here oakwood, Kettering and centerville Union and englewood are nice suburbs they are actually affordable suburbs in comparison to where I’m from Michigan I do not recommend Dayton for young single people in the long run or even younger African American people that are from bigger cities you will get bored quick within a few years I do recommend Dayton for people that are seeking employment in the medical field If you have a small family just got married or a single parent there’s ton of programs and housing here even buying a house in Montgomery county is highly affordable I recommend downtown Cincinnati and Franklin county Ohio for people that are from bigger cities with no kids so you won’t get bored easily after 2 years Greene and Montgomery county for families and people looking for medical jobs
I went to UC and my first job out of college was in Dayton and I would say Cincinnati was a lot more boring and the only place that is as cool as the Oregon district would be Royal Oak Michigan
@@woxyroxmeit depends Cincinnati area has changed a lot more social activities in that region for younger people and even the Kentucky boarder you have the museum, bb river boat, nicer casino than in Dayton , few more nature parks etc Ferndale Michigan is more like the Oregon district which is not far from royal oak Michigan has more of a night life scene than several parts of Dayton and Cincinnati combined There’s Birmingham, Detroit, Southwest Detroit for Mexican Town, Windsor Ontario Canada across the Detroit river, Sterling Heights, East pointe etc I am also speaking from the perspective of someone who attended college in Dayton and as a young black woman in my 20s at the time I’m 30 now. It was boring to me after 6 years living there because Montgomery county isn’t that big and Greene county isn’t either. I had no children, wasn’t married and I felt like the city catered more to families it was beautiful to see all of the parks but the night life became old quickly because there were a handful of clubs and the clubs were different where I was from. Even the casino was dull. When I went to Columbus I had more fun there , way more people little bit more diverse and a larger city. Dayton I felt as if I kept driving in circles there lol 😂 Cincinnati had the zoo, Kentucky across the street, several museums, more nature parks, bigger casino but I’m not going to lie after 2 years max of staying there I would need to go somewhere else because that would get old quick. I’m used to cities like Chicago and their surrounding suburbs. It’s so much to explore everyday.
This woman is a FOX! Dayton isn't bad to live. Downtown is looking alot better and most of the bike paths are done now. She did a great job explaining Dayton.
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I absolutely LOVED living in Dayton!! And I was about as poor as it gets, lol! I’ve lived in 5 different cites in Ohio, and it’s by far the best!
Thanks Carrie. I'm slowly searching affordable cities after many years in CA. I also have to decide if I want to go back to rust belt weather in that pursuit (I'm from utica, ny). Ohio is getting attention lately for being a great place to save money as I'm sure you might know.
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I would be more interested in the investment property aspect of Dayton. Let’s see more videos on that subject, please.
I will work on that!
Limited diversity? In Springboro maybe, but the diversity in Dayton is far from limited.
Could you provide some examples in a tabular form?
Yep, lily White Springboro overrun with HOA Karens is hardly a good barometer of life in Dayton
@@woxyroxme Springboro is the most overrated town in Dayton. It’s a truck stop town with a nice golf course and a Dorothy Lane Market.
@@TheRodFarvaspringboro is closer to Cincinnati than Dayton in my opinion
@@GHO5tMod3 Springboro is 17 miles from Dayton and 38 miles from Cincinnati.
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Thanks for the infor, what about jobs? People has to commute to Cincinnati or there are jobs in the area?
Plenty of jobs in the area. Largest employer is Wright Patterson Air Force Base, tech jobs, and healthcare are just a few.
I Absolutely love living in Dayton! ❤️
How is the crime overall?
Most of the crime is in west Dayton, along west 3rd street near Gettysburg and Germantown streets
@@ramjam6934 Yes two bad neighborhoods where most of the crime occurs.
Considering applying for jobs near Dayton. Could you tell me how safe it is overall?
Due to Fair Housing laws I am not permitted to comment on that. I can tell you to check out Niche.com for that kind of information.
@@movingtodayton Sounds like that translates into high crime area!
Dayton is pretty safe if you stay in the right areas. Like any Midwest city there are some areas that are rundown and were subjected to decades of divestment and redlining. Luckily it is very very easy to avoid the Westside and never have to deal with those problems. Basically if you have the money to choose where you want to live, you can easily live in one of the many nice suburbs or the Eastside neighborhoods that are very safe and are still very affordable (except Oakwood, which is pretty posh and overpriced).
@@miket7184it is like any Midwestern city. It is super easy to avoid high crime neighborhoods and anyone who is moving to Dayton is probably moving to the southern and eastern suburbs anyways because that is where most of the jobs are located. Basically avoid the West side of the city and use basic common sense and you will be just fine.
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Is it good for an international to move in for study and work ?
Absolutely, we have several places for higher education, University of Dayton, Wright State, Sinclair just to name a few. And we have so many job opportunities in the area.
It was a lot better a decade ago. Unfortunately Wright State has all but imploded and is a ghost of its former self (due to really bad mismanagement and corruption under their former President). The University of Dayton is still strong.
The biggest problem with moving to Dayton is you really do need a car to do almost anything. Want to enjoy any of the nature or parks around Dayton? You will need a car. Want to go out to eat with friends, you will probably need a car because most of the food options are in suburban malls that are only accessible by cars. Have a local internship or even a part time job off campus, you will sure as hell need a car.
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Dayton has problem areas but on whole it is full of beauty and rich in its history. I was born and raised here 53yrs and I've been to 3 different countries and over 17 states. Dayton and our great state of Ohio is beautiful.
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@@user-yp9nz6bs9q what does that have to do with anything I said? Pretty random question. Im not but my brother is,he served in Kuwait and Iraq with the 82nd Airborne. He also lives here and agrees with me. So again I ask you,why the question and how does it apply here?
Dayton is a donut city that has a relatively hollowed out core, but a strong suburban economy. More than 75% of the region lives in the suburbs and most of the jobs are concentrated along 675 (the eastern and southern suburbs) so the city proper is much smaller than you would expect.
What that means is that Dayton is a place where a car is 100% a necessity for you to have a meaningful quality of life. There are still urban amenities but it is really easy to drive to Columbus and Cincinnati to experience a "real city". You also have a lot of nature nearby and tons of entertainment options (especially if you drive just a bit south to Mason/Monroe to what is essentially a miniature Orlando surrounding Kings Island). All in all that is great if you don't mind driving and want to live the middle class suburban lifestyle (which is dying out in much of the country due to insane housing prices).
i was born in Dayton, raised in Beavercreek and I have lived in Springboro for 24 years. I love living in the Dayton area. Three other pros I would have mentioned in a video like this: 1. The extensive network of bicycle trails, over 350 miles, one of the largest such networks in the nation. 2. The Schuster Center for the Performing Arts, which hosts the Dayton Philharmonic, Opera, and Ballet, and also touring Broadway shows, such as "Frozen," which my wife and I and hundreds of little "Elsas" and "Annas" saw this week. 3. the Second Street Market, a wonderful place to shop, eat, and greet your neighbors.
You are so right!
I agree. In particular the Little Miami Bike trail is an absolute gem. Dayton also has a fair number of colleges / universities for a town of it's size. Yellow Springs is one of the few places I have seen in Ohio that has a unique story and has developed organically. The vibe in downtown Dayton has really changed at this point and there are some very exciting things happening: the Arcade, Hotels, Baseball Stadium, unique bars, etc- but people will stay in the 'Burbs for socializing until things develop a more corporate look/feel with brand names, etc.
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@@danwohlslagel1277 Typical real estate agent b.s. Don't fall for it.
I moved to Dayton almost 50 years ago. 75 has been torn up and under construction almost the whole time causing many wrecks. If you drive through the city you can easily get 30 red lights in a row!
The burbs that surround Dayton are shitholes. No responsible adult would want to raise their kids in the Miami Valley.
I once heard someone say that our state bird is the Orange Barrel.
The Pine Club Steakhouse is reason enough to move to Dayton. Best steakhouse in the country . . . period.
My husband agrees wholeheartedly with you!
I was raised in Mad River Township now Riverside my Father is retired USAF..I've moved to Nashville but Daddy still lives there..Dayton will always be home to me.
I’m in Germantown. Peaceful out here in the country and only a few min from Miamisburg/West Carrollton.
I am from South Florida. Miami is not very diverse It is primarily Hispanic and the same goes with the restaurants.
How accessible is it for someone in a wheelchair? Renting apartments, being able to get into public building, and overall living there?
The newer apartment buildings will be more accessible than older buildings in the area. Dayton RTA is the bussing service in our area. www.iriderta.org/about/accessibility This is their information for riders with disabilities.
@@movingtodayton Dayton is nationally known for a lack of apartments and few laws to protect renters.
If you got the money go to oakwood in Dayton. But if you got that kinda money you could afford somewhere else beyond Dayton.
I love Oakwood! Gorgeous homes, lots of charm, why go anywhere else?!!
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Dayton has a low cost of living and it’s very convenient to get anywhere with low traffic
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Thanks for this video. If you can comment, how would you compare Dayton to Huntsville, AL?
Unfortunately, I have never been to Huntsville so I really can't compare the 2. Do you have any specific questions that I can maybe look into?
If you’re not from Dayton and come from a larger city and you’re 55 and under No , the surrounding suburbs are beautiful and lot of parks etc but night life gets old there quick
It’s affordable to live here oakwood, Kettering and centerville Union and englewood are nice suburbs they are actually affordable suburbs in comparison to where I’m from Michigan
I do not recommend Dayton for young single people in the long run or even younger African American people that are from bigger cities you will get bored quick within a few years
I do recommend Dayton for people that are seeking employment in the medical field
If you have a small family just got married or a single parent there’s ton of programs and housing here even buying a house in Montgomery county is highly affordable
I recommend downtown Cincinnati and Franklin county Ohio for people that are from bigger cities with no kids so you won’t get bored easily after 2 years Greene and Montgomery county for families and people looking for medical jobs
Thank you so much for your point of view! It's nice to get different perspectives!
I went to UC and my first job out of college was in Dayton and I would say Cincinnati was a lot more boring and the only place that is as cool as the Oregon district would be Royal Oak Michigan
@@woxyroxmeit depends Cincinnati area has changed a lot more social activities in that region for younger people and even the Kentucky boarder you have the museum, bb river boat, nicer casino than in Dayton , few more nature parks etc
Ferndale Michigan is more like the Oregon district which is not far from royal oak Michigan has more of a night life scene than several parts of Dayton and Cincinnati combined
There’s Birmingham, Detroit, Southwest Detroit for Mexican Town, Windsor Ontario Canada across the Detroit river, Sterling Heights, East pointe etc
I am also speaking from the perspective of someone who attended college in Dayton and as a young black woman in my 20s at the time I’m 30 now.
It was boring to me after 6 years living there because Montgomery county isn’t that big and Greene county isn’t either. I had no children, wasn’t married and I felt like the city catered more to families it was beautiful to see all of the parks but the night life became old quickly because there were a handful of clubs and the clubs were different where I was from. Even the casino was dull.
When I went to Columbus I had more fun there , way more people little bit more diverse and a larger city. Dayton I felt as if I kept driving in circles there lol 😂 Cincinnati had the zoo, Kentucky across the street, several museums, more nature parks, bigger casino but I’m not going to lie after 2 years max of staying there I would need to go somewhere else because that would get old quick.
I’m used to cities like Chicago and their surrounding suburbs. It’s so much to explore everyday.
This woman is a FOX! Dayton isn't bad to live. Downtown is looking alot better and most of the bike paths are done now.
She did a great job explaining Dayton.
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Cleveland sucks.
just kidding everybody knows Cleveland rocks.
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She nailed it!
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Real estate agents are incredibly dishonest.
Smh no diversity is a pro, I'm done
Absolutely not!! I address the lack of diversity in the cons segment.
Yes! Keep me with the Whites! 😂
Think they got mixed up cuz u said "pros" right after that segment, u know us simple minded guys 😁😁
I’m Mexican and I agree with your comment. Statistics don’t care about your feelings.
Dayton doesn’t have a lot of actual diversity… just a lot of that one high crime group. Definitely a place to avoid.
I've been to plenty of major cities; Dayton IMO is very nice, small and diverse. Hopefully, it stays this way.
Agree!
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Just moved to springboro. It’s absolutely beautiful.
Welcome!! You're going to love it here!
Good luck finding a grocery store, dopey.
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