Oakwood
- Suburb of Dayton, OH
Suburb
Oakwood
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Dayton, OH
- Rating 4.57 out of 5 21 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade unavailable
- Housinggrade A
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade A
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$248,000
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,173
National
$1,062Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- AssaultNo data availablenational 282.7
- MurderNo data availablenational 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- RobberyNo data availablenational 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- BurglaryNo data availablenational 500.1
- TheftNo data availablenational 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle TheftNo data availablenational 284
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Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$112,917
National
$62,843Top Private Schools Near Oakwood
- grade A+
The Miami Valley School
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 71 reviews
- grade A
Archbishop Alter High School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 201 reviews
- grade A
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 218 reviews
- grade A
Carroll High School
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 147 reviews
- grade A minus
Spring Valley Academy
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 49 reviews
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Oakwood Reviews
Rating 4.57 out of 5 21 reviews
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My husband and I (mid-40s now and childfree) moved here over 16 years ago and absolutely love it here! We considered moving 8 or 9 years ago, but just couldn't stand to leave. There are homes for the wealthy and for those of who are not. The smaller, close lots make becoming friends with all of your neighbors a wonderful perk. Everyone is super friendly, helpful and caring. City services are bar none. Having severe medical issues, I've been on the receiving end of the cross trained police/fire/EMTs numerous times and their response time is about 2 minutes. Block parties are a common occurrence 3/4 of the year. Both rentals and owning are available. Schools are some of the top in the country. Very dog friendly (has a dog park). And there is very little crime. Like single digits per year.
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.