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Dayton, OH — ZIP 45409

Population: 15,293 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 45409 (Dayton, OH) is $252,712 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $455,000 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,416/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,712

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$252,712
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+28.4%
10-year appreciation
+86.3%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$253,011
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$455,000
Median list price
$440,000
Median price per sqft
$207
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
103.4%
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,416/mo
1-year rent change
+1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,140/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,870/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,060/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Southdale Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Sanitary Landfill Co. (Industrial Waste Disposal Co., Inc.) (0.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.9 in
Annual snowfall
9.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
171
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
196

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
703
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
76,815
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
63,869

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
59
Nearest airport
Moraine Air Park (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-626 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Housing built before 1970
76.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,273
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
82.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
217,739
Average weekly wage
$1,130
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
337

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 45409State medianUS median
Median home value$252,712$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$455,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market28 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,416/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,273$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 45409?
$252,712.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 45409?
$455,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 45409?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 45409?
Typical rent: $1,416/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 45409?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 45409 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 45409?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 45409?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 45409?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sanitary Landfill Co. (Industrial Waste Disposal Co., Inc.), 0.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 45409?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 45409 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 45409?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 45409?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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