Downtown, Dayton, OH Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The Lawn at Levitt Pavilion
      Rivers Edge Park
      Cooper Park
      Canal Walk
      Sunrise MetroPark
      Canal Walk
      Sunrise Park
      McKinley Park

      Entertainment

      The International Peace Museum
      Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
      The Loft Theater
      Victoria Theatre
      Levitt Pavilion
      White House Event Center
      The Contemporary Dayton Visual Arts Center
      1905 Wright Flyer III

      Food & Drink

      Donut & More
      Hannah's
      Subway
      Jimmy John's
      MJ's on Jefferson
      The Stage Door
      Bar Granada
      The Century Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 8.1% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      9% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 97/100 - which is 6% higher than Ohio.
      Downtown
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Dayton
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 2,325, which are 17% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      2,325 per 100k people

      2% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      2% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $42,371 which is 16% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $42,37123% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,19311% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Medical Center at Elizabeth Place
      Miami Valley Hospital
      Grandview Medical Center
      Dayton Children’s Hospital
      Good Samaritan Hospital
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Kettering Physician Network
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Kettering Physicians Network

      C+ Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $169,650 - which is 29% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $169,6508% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82413% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      16%

      75% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 68% - which is 21% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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