How long do people stay in their homes in Dayton, OH?
28.2% (±1.7 points) of households in Dayton, OH moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 28.2% (±1.7 points)
- Since before 2000
- 19.2%
When households in Dayton moved in
| Moved in | Dayton | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 23.1% (±1.6 points) | 20.2% | 18.7% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 39.6% (±1.8 points) | 38.9% | 38.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 13.0% (±1.3 points) | 16.1% | 16.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 7.9% (±0.9 points) | 9.7% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 11.3% (±1.2 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Dayton, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is higher than in Montgomery County (24.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (22.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Dayton
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | — | 28.2% (±1.7 points) | — |
| Shiloh (community) | 2.7 mi | 27.3% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort McKinley | 2.8 mi | 7.2% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Harrison Township (Montgomery County) | 3.1 mi | 19.5% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Riverside | 4.0 mi | 26.1% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood (Montgomery County) | 4.7 mi | 22.2% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Drexel | 5.9 mi | 23.9% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moraine | 6.4 mi | 22.6% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Township (Montgomery County) | 6.5 mi | 12.7% (±4.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort McKinley, OH (7.2%), Harrison Township (Montgomery County), OH (19.5%), Oakwood (Montgomery County), OH (22.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centerville | 28.8% (±3.5 points) |
| 2 | Dayton | 28.2% (±1.7 points) |
| 3 | Miami Township (Montgomery County) | 27.8% (±2.8 points) |
| 4 | Shiloh (community) | 27.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Montgomery County) | 26.4% (±2.2 points) |
| 6 | Riverside | 26.1% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 | Kettering | 26.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 8 | West Carrollton | 25.4% (±5.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 31 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dayton
How often do people move in Dayton?
28.2% of households in Dayton, OH moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Dayton have?
19.2% of households in Dayton have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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