Location Advantages

STRATACACHE Tower in Dayton, OHIO

Downtown Dayton has developed dramatic economic reinvestment and revitalization recently, the most significant of which have occurred in just the last five years. In addition, the groundwork continues to be laid for future growth.

Downtown Dayton investment exceeding $600 million, featuring Fifth Third Field, RiverScape MetroPark, Schuster Center, and CareSource headquarters, with new construction and historic building renovations.

A Decade of Investment

In the last decade, the CBD has witnessed over $600 million of new investment including:

The Dayton Dragons, a minor league baseball team who play at the new Fifth Third Field

RiverScape MetroPark

The Schuster Center for the Performing Arts

CareSource’s corporate headquarters

Projects have included new construction as well as renovation of several historic buildings, some of which have leveraged former warehouse and industrial space for adaptive re-use.

Vibrant neighborhood

Downtown market rate housing has nearly tripled over the past five years. Industry observers believe this continuing wave of construction is still trailing demand and are putting money on it with over 100 units under construction. Latest surveys by the Downtown Dayton Partnership indicate that nearly 2,000 people live in the heart of downtown, while 8,300 live within a one mile radius of the CBD. Dayton is laying the groundwork for long-term future growth in the downtown housing market with a plan for another 2,500 units in the next 10 years!
Downtown Dayton market rate housing growth with over 100 units under construction and plans for 2,500 more units in the next 10 years.

The Region

With 1.56 million residents, Dayton stands as one of Ohio’s largest metropolitan areas that offers great job opportunities, promotes diversity, and affordable housing. The Dayton International Airport, which provides access to more than half of the U.S population in less than 90 minutes by plane, emphasizes its advantageous position.

The Dayton International Airport makes Dayton the nation’s number one 90-minute market. From Dayton, you can reach 55% of the country’s population in 90 minutes or less.

  • Dayton is within 600 miles of 70% of all North American manufacturers and…
  • 60% of all U.S. households

Within that 600-mile radius, you can reach major cities including Chicago, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta.

Demographics Report
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Reputable institutes in Dayton

The Dayton region is home to some of the country’s most respected institutions of higher learning such as:

The University of Dayton

Sinclair Community College

Capital University

Kettering College of Medical Arts

Wright State University

Air Force Institute of Technology

Miami Jacobs Career College

Slightly expand the radius and you’ll find Ohio State University, Ohio University, Miami University and many others which are nationally recognized for excellence in educational programming and achievements.
Dayton region’s top institutions of higher learning, including University of Dayton, Sinclair Community College, Wright State University, and Air Force Institute of Technology.Dayton area universities and colleges, featuring University of Dayton, Kettering College, and Sinclair, with Ohio State University and others nearby.