The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45304 sells for about $149,925, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $827 a month.
ZIP 45304 — Arcanum
The Dayton housing market shows signs of resilience with moderate price appreciation and steady sales activity. While inventory levels have increased, demand remains supported by the region's affordability relative to national averages. Market participants are navigating a stable environment characterized by consistent, albeit measured, growth.
This area is well-suited for budget-conscious buyers and renters seeking affordability, as well as local workers who prioritize proximity to the Dayton employment hub.
Median prices moved up 11.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
27% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 8.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 45304, Montgomery County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Dayton area remain a significant concern, with property and violent crime metrics consistently trending higher than the national average.
Public schools in the area generally face challenges with performance metrics, often trailing state averages in proficiency and graduation rates.
The region faces moderate risks from severe weather, including heavy rainfall leading to localized flooding and occasional wind damage from storm systems.
Economic momentum is driven by the aerospace, healthcare, and logistics sectors, with ongoing efforts to revitalize urban infrastructure and attract new corporate investment.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with rates influenced by local school district levies and municipal service requirements.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major highway corridors providing access to the broader Dayton employment core.
The area features several local parks and green spaces, with proximity to regional shopping centers and dining districts within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited vacancy, with rents showing moderate upward pressure due to constrained supply.
The economy is anchored by major employers in the healthcare, education, and defense sectors, with a strong historical focus on manufacturing and logistics.
The area is served by a network of state highways and local bus transit, though personal vehicle ownership remains the primary mode of transportation.
Development efforts are currently focused on urban infill and the modernization of aging infrastructure to support long-term growth.
The Montgomery County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to various school district levies and municipal service assessments typical of the Dayton metropolitan area.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including risks associated with severe weather and aging housing stock.
Net domestic migration has remained relatively stable, with a balance between local movement and regional relocation trends.
Ohio operates as a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention and providing specific notice and redemption periods for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing the known condition of the home at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 45304.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Hobart Arena4.518.2 mi
- Darke County Fairgrounds4.58 mi
- Preble County Fairgrounds4.318.5 mi
- Miami County Fairgrounds4.317.8 mi
- Lewisburg Haunted Cave4.69.3 mi
- Brukner Nature Center4.712 mi
- Chakeres Theatres - Melody 49 Drive-In4.512.9 mi
- Golden Gate Park4.712.2 mi
- Bear's Mill4.87.6 mi
- Aullwood Audubon Center4.816.6 mi
- Bear's Mill4.87.6 mi
- Garst Museum4.89.1 mi
- Troy-Hayner Cultural Center4.818.1 mi
- Historic Eldean Covered Bridge4.818.2 mi
- Brukner Nature Center4.712 mi
- Golden Gate Park4.712.2 mi
- Lowry Fields4.410.9 mi
- Greenville Falls State Scenic River Area4.711.8 mi
- Shawnee Prairie Preserve & Nature Center4.78.9 mi
- Beechwood Golf Course4.23.4 mi
- Turtle Creek Golf Course47.7 mi
- Rural King4.49.5 mi
- Reichard Chevrolet4.412.4 mi
- Dayton International Airport4.418.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive network of trails and green spaces serving the community.
Major cultural anchor providing art exhibitions and educational programs.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.