RANK #120 / 996 · POP 536,121 · OH
PROJECTED GROWTH: +2.7%
Montgomery County, Ohio, is often recognized for its aviation heritage, as it was home to the Wright brothers and a center for early innovation in flight. Located in southwestern Ohio, with Dayton as its county seat, the county offers a blend of urban and suburban living. Commute times are generally manageable, and public transportation options, including the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, serve the area. The region also features extensive outdoor recreation opportunities through its Five Rivers MetroParks system, encompassing nearly 16,000 acres of green space with bike paths and natural areas.
Life in Montgomery County provides access to various amenities, including arts and cultural institutions. The public school systems in towns like Oakwood and Centerville are highly rated. The economy is driven by sectors such as aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and logistics, building on a history of innovation. Recent economic developments include investments in commercial and residential projects, as well as continued growth in technology-driven industries.
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 2.6x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
|
I-75 Rehabilitation in Dayton (S.R. 4/Needmore Rd.)
Ohio Department of Transportation
|
$105M | Under Construction |
|
onMain Mixed-Use Development (Former Fairgrounds)
University of Dayton and Premier Health
|
$100M | Under Construction |
|
Prairie Flyer Energy Storage Facility
Prairie Flyer Energy Storage LLC
|
$85M | Planned |
|
New Home Communities Portfolio
Various (e.g., Fischer Homes)
|
$75M | Under Construction |
|
Sewer Modernization and Revitalized Treatment (SMART) Project
Montgomery County Environmental Services
|
$65M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Montgomery County has a Boom Town Index score of 88/100, ranking #120 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.8% and a median household income of $61,942, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Montgomery County is $154,300 with median rent at $925/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.4014, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: 0.0% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.8%. Home values changed +4.2% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.37% of Montgomery County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.