Suburb
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyNG
- HousingA
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityB-
- JobsA
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingB
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesB
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$239,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,172
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Oakwood Rankings
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Oakwood Reviews
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I have lived in west Oakwood for 4 years. The homes are beautiful: nestled in well-manicured, roomy plots set on rolling hills populated with mature trees. I have no children so cannot comment on the schools although their reputation is sterling.
Dorothy Lane Market is legendary and one of the best luxury grocers in the country. Most residents can walk to it in 10 minutes. People are friendly and the city government is responsive and refreshingly competent. The property taxes are eye-wateringly high but you do actually get this back in steadily climbing property values, quality city services and idyllic neighborhoods.
It's a standout community.
Dorothy Lane Market is legendary and one of the best luxury grocers in the country. Most residents can walk to it in 10 minutes. People are friendly and the city government is responsive and refreshingly competent. The property taxes are eye-wateringly high but you do actually get this back in steadily climbing property values, quality city services and idyllic neighborhoods.
It's a standout community.
Oakwood offers a great education system for K-12 students, the schools are all very accommodating to students needs. The community is rather tight knit, but accepting of new people. Although this city is small in comparison to neighboring Dayton, it boasts plenty of nature and parks. I recommend checking out Hills and Dales if you are a nature lover. It is located on the edge of Oakwood and Kettering, and is full of great hiking trails. The only downside of living here is the busy road that goes through the middle of the city, otherwise this is a great place to live for families with kids of all ages.
I grew up in the Miami Valley area & moved to Oakwood almost 5 years ago. 2 of my children had already graduated from a different school district, When we moved. Huge difference academically as our youngest is leaps & bounds ahead. Although sports are good, the schools strive for well rounded academic students & embrace the performing arts too. People are out everyday & evening walking, jogging, riding bikes. The majority of homes are well cared for & people utilize their front porches. The best, Dorothy Lane Market has their original store here, surrounded by boutique shops. An excellent restaurant, The Oakwood Club, along with a few other restaurants. As Dayton’s first suburb, Oakwood is in close proximity to downtown Dayton & conveniently located near the other suburbs & Wright Patterson AFB. Often, Oakwood gets a bad wrap & is accused of being snobbish. This accusation is completely false. I’ve never met a nicer group of folks in a community! Oakwood is our home!!