Dayton Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Ohio

Dayton Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Ohio

Dayton’s central location and historical significance provides easy and convenient access to the Midwest's major cities and destinations with countless opportunities for family fun and education. Dayton is located in west-central Ohio, at the confluence of the Great Miami River, the Stillwater and Mad Rivers and Wolf Creek. The Miami Valley region, named after the Miami Indians, includes seven counties surrounding the city and is home to more than one million people. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums and land lots. Just south of the I-75 and I-70, Dayton lies at the center of the region with a population of approximately 180,000. This Midwestern city lies at the crossroads of America and is easily accessible via land or air. By air, Dayton lies within 90 minutes of 55 percent of the U.S. population. Playing host to significant industrial, aerospace and research activity, Dayton is known for the many technical innovations and inventions developed there. Home to the Wright Brothers, Dayton is nicknamed the “Birthplace of Aviation.” The region's businesses pride themselves on providing high quality, high value goods and services to a global economy. The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the largest single site employer in Ohio, while Dayton serves as the headquarters for National Cash Register (NCR), IAMS Company, LEXIS-NEXIS and Delphi, among others. The area is also home to two major universities, the private University of Dayton, and public Wright State University. Dayton and its neighborhoods and surrounding communities offer quiet, family-oriented suburban life within minutes of a bustling city culture steeped in history. Access to highways, shopping and residential areas are convenient via the I-675, I-75, I-70 and Route 35 highway systems.