THE DAYTON REGION IS THE PLACE TO MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN. We have big city amenities with a small town, Midwestern feel. You won’t spend all your time in the car commuting to your job; you’ll enjoy time with your family and friends. The Dayton Region is more than a place, more than any one city or attraction, and certainly more than any one industry. What makes the Dayton Region unique among areas to live and work is the combination of its diverse culture and quality of life amenities, great universities, thriving businesses, and skilled and diverse workforce.
Latest Recognitions
Dayton ranks 5th among medium sized cities on Richard Florida’s Creative Index.
Dayton ranked as #1 medium sized metro for growth and expansion in 2008. (Site Selection Magazine)
Dayton and Springfield have been recognized by Site Selection magazine for corporate growth in 2008. This recognition is considered a testimony to the teamwork and collaboration that happens at every level of economic development in the Region and is a testimony to the tremendous assets the Region has to offer. From the intellectual capital and research and development at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to our extensive manufacturing base; from a skilled workforce to unmatched water resources, the Region has a lot to offer and businesses are clearly listening.
Transportation
Situated at the intersection of I-70 and I-75, the Dayton Region is within 600 miles of 64% of the U.S. population, 50% of the Canadian population, 63% of all U.S. manufacturers, 70% of all North American manufacturing, and 80% of U.S. corporate headquarters.
More than 70% of Dayton's workforce has less than a 30-minute commute.
| Workers with less than a 30-minute commute | |
|---|---|
| Dayton Region | 70.50% |
| Atlanta | 50.70% |
| Dallas/Ft. Worth | 58.30% |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul | 67.80% |
| Washington, D.C. | 49.80% |
Education
| Students | Undergraduates | PhD's |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Region | 242,230 | 28,525 |
| Atlanta | 173,288 | 25,997 |
| Dallas/Ft. Worth | 219,274 | 26,412 |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul | 140,538 | 20,763 |
| Washington, D.C. | 382,123 | 104,197 |
With more than a dozen colleges and universities within the region and a dozen more within an hour’s drive, Dayton Region companies have access to approximately 240,000 college graduates every year—more than Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul, or Dallas/Ft. Worth.
Quality of Life
- Dayton’s cost of living is 26.86% lower than the U.S. average.
- The Dayton regions has a high school graduation rate of 90.85% compared to the national average of 73.4% (National Center for Education Statistics).
- Cost of living in Atlanta is 13.5% higher than in Dayton and employers in Atlanta typically pay only 0.9% more than employers in Dayton resulting in a (12.6% pay cut) (source: Salary.com).
- Nationally recognized fine arts venues and programs at the Schuster Center, the DAI, and Dayton Ballet and some of the best family oriented festivals, fairs and sports venues in the country.
- Five Rivers MetroParks operates 24 parks in the Dayton region covering 11,600 acres and over 150 miles of bikeways.