Community Guides
Your Guide to Living in the Dayton Area
Thinking about making the Dayton area home? I've put together comprehensive guides for the communities I serve most. Click any town below to learn about schools, neighborhoods, cost of living, things to do, and more.
Explore the communities
I know best.
Beavercreek
Top-rated schools, golf course living, and 10 minutes from WPAFB
Centerville
Established neighborhoods and excellent schools in the heart of it all
Dayton
Diverse neighborhoods, vibrant culture, and the heart of the Miami Valley
Fairborn
Minutes from WPAFB and Wright State with affordable, military-friendly living
Kettering
Established neighborhoods, great parks, and Fraze Pavilion right in your backyard
Springboro
Upscale living with no city income tax between Dayton and Cincinnati
Bellbrook
Small-town charm with big community spirit
Oakwood
Historic elegance and Ohio's top-rated school district
Lebanon
Historic downtown charm in one of Ohio's fastest-growing counties
Waynesville
Antique shopping, small-town charm, and countryside living
Vandalia
Hometown value with unbeatable highway access and a tight-knit community
Tipp City
Small-town charm with big value and easy highway access
Xenia
Trail town living with unbeatable value and county seat character
Find the right guide for
your move.
Planning a Military Move?
PCSing to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base? Get the complete guide on the best neighborhoods near WPAFB, schools, taxes, VA loans, and everything else you need for a smooth relocation.
Relocating for Work?
Moving to the Dayton area for a new job? This guide covers the best communities for relocating professionals, top employers, housing market insights, school districts, cost of living, and more.
See where each community sits
in the greater Dayton area.
Each of the communities I serve offers its own unique character, but they all share convenient access to Dayton's employment centers, healthcare, universities, and cultural attractions. Whether you are commuting to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, downtown Dayton, or points between, you will find a community that fits your lifestyle.
Have questions about any
of these communities?
I've been helping families find their perfect home in the Dayton area for over 20 years. Whether you are relocating to Wright-Patterson, moving across town, or just starting to explore your options, I am here to help.