Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) A+
Boston Stoker Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Startup Grounds
Coffee Shop
Third Perk Coffee House and Wine Bar
Coffee Shop
Winans Chocolate + Coffee + Wine
Coffee Shop
Press Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Ghostlight Coffee
Coffee Shop
Reza's Downtown
Coffee Shop
Hawthorne Hill Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Bigby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Wholly Grounds
Coffee Shop
Gem City Catfe
Coffee Shop
Ghostlight Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Bourbon Street Grill & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Art Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tastefully Roasted Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Press Coffee Bar - Belmont
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Central Perc
Coffee Shop
Pettibone Coffee
Coffee Shop
Boston Stoker
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
The International Peace Museum
Museum
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Loft Theater
Theatre Arts
Victoria Theatre
Theatre Arts
Levitt Pavilion
Theatre Arts
White House Event Center
Attraction
The Contemporary Dayton Visual Arts Center
Museum
1905 Wright Flyer III
Attraction
Neon Movies
Cinema
Dayton Art Institute
Museum
Club Evolution
Nightclub
Record the Gallery
Art Gallery
Wiley’s Comedy Niteclub
Theatre Arts
Therapy
Nightclub
The Black Box Improv Theater
Theatre Arts
Dayton Dragons Field/Stadium
Stadium
USA
Attraction
USN
Attraction
USMC
Attraction
Five Rivers Fountain of Lights
Attraction
USCG
Attraction
Day Air Ballpark
Stadium
USAF
Attraction
Strawberry Fields
Attraction
Second Street Market
Attraction
Food and Drink (13) A+
Donut & More
Fast Food
Hannah's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
MJ's on Jefferson
Bar
The Stage Door
Bar
Bar Granada
Bar
The Century Bar
Bar
Right Corner Bar
Bar
Two Social
Bar
Mudlick Tap House
Bar
Bozacks
Bar
Twist Cupcakery
Sweets
Smoking Bar-B-Que
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Southern Belle Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Canal Street Arcade and Deli
Bar
Deaf Monty's Wine
Bar
Lock 27 Brewing
Bar
Newcom's
Bar
Blind Bob's
Bar
Ned Peppers Bar
Bar
Hole in the Wall
Bar
Tumbleweed Connection
Bar
Fitness (6) A+
YWCA Dayton Teen Center
Community Centre
YWCA
Community Centre
Mitt Master
Gym
Yoga XTC
Gym
Greater Dayton LGBT Center
Community Centre
Drake's Downtown Gym
Gym
Crossfit Involve
Gym
Present Tense Fitness
Gym
Speakeasy Yoga
Gym
Speakeasy Yoga
Gym
Urban Krag
Gym
Rinse Cycle Club
Gym
Ahiska Turkish-American Community Center
Community Centre
Dayton Yoga Club
Gym
Mike's Indoor Bike Park
Gym
Olsen Athletics Performance Center
Gym
Cronin Athletic Center
Gym
John F. Kennedy Memorial Union
Community Centre
Rec Plex
Gym
Plank Pilates
Gym
Oakwood Community Center
Community Centre
Oakwood Community Pool Building
Community Centre
Have A Gay Day
Community Centre
Lohrey Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
Stop-N-Save Foods
Grocery Store
Grist
Bakery
Salt Block Biscuits
Bakery
International Halal Market
Grocery Store
Smales Pretzel Bakery
Bakery
The Cookieologist
Bakery
El Mercadito
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Evan's Bakery
Bakery
Partial to Pie
Bakery
Aunt Millie's Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Mehaffies Pies
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Happy Asian Mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Schwebel's Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Dorothy Lane Market
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
The Lawn at Levitt Pavilion
Park
Rivers Edge Park
Park
Cooper Park
Park
Canal Walk
Park
Sunrise MetroPark
Park
Canal Walk
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
McKinley Park
Park
RiverScape MetroPark
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Oregon Park
Park
Trolley Plaza
Park
Linden Playground
Park
Deeds Point MetroPark
Park
Burns-Jackson Park
Park
Edgemont Elms Park
Park
Five Oaks Park
Park
Bomberg Park
Park
Dayton View Park
Park
Kettering Field
Park
Blommel Park
Park
Tony Stein Memorial
Park
Kanak Park
Park
Taylor Recreational Park
Park
Park Drive Boulevard
Park
Shops (15) A+
Buckeye Laptop
Electronics
The Salon
Hairdresser
Lisse Beauty Bar
Beauty
Wright Stop Bike Shop
Bicycle
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Vintage Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Platinum Black Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Beaute Box
Beauty
Tri-College Bookstore
Books
Downtown Dayton Optical
Optician
Price Stores
Clothing
D 'n D Uniforms, Inc.
Clothing
Grace Lane Boutique
Clothing
Now and Zen DIY Studio
Interior Decoration
Salon J Landers & Company
Hairdresser
ED SMITH FLOWERS & GIFTS INC.
Florist
Valeria’s Beauty Center
Beauty
Hick's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Mendelson's
Department Store
Sherwood Florist LLC.
Florist
Square One
Hairdresser
iMadeThis
Gift Shop
Agnes & Orson
Gift Shop
Heart Mercantile
Gift Shop
BRIM
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Historic Inner East (A+)

2. Grafton Hill (A+)

3. Shroyer Park (A)

4. Walnut Hills (A-)

5. Five Points (B)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.1% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
RTA 1315
Bus Stop
387
Bus Stop
5235
Bus Stop
Westown Transit Center
Bus Station
RTA
Bus Stop
RTA
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.1% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Webster Station (A+)

2. Mcpherson (A+)

3. Grafton Hill (A+)

4. Midtown (A+)

5. Patterson Park (A-)

cost of living A-

The cost of living in Downtown is 97/100 - which is 6% higher than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Deweese (A+)

2. Walnut Hills (A+)

3. Belmont (A+)

4. Grafton Hill (A+)

5. University Row (A+)

crime D+

Downtown crime rates are 2,183 per 100k, which is 5% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
1,714 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
468 crimes per 100k D-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Downtown (D+)

2. Forest Ridge-Quail Hollow (D+)

3. Gateway (D+)

4. Mcpherson (D+)

5. Oregon (D+)

employment D

The median income in Downtown is $42,371 - which is 16% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$42,371 F
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Gateway (A+)

2. Patterson Park (A+)

3. Forest Ridge-Quail Hollow (A)

4. Eastmont (B)

5. University Row (C+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dayton Police Department
Police
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kettering Physician Network
Pharmacy
Kettering Physicians Network
Doctor
Planned Parenthood Dayton Health Center
Clinic
Dayton Fire Department Headquarters/Station 4
Fire Station
Firehouse 11
Fire Station
Grandview Medical Center
Hospital
Medical Center at Elizabeth Place
Hospital
Good Neighbor House
Dentist
Dayton Children's Outpatient Behacioral Health
Clinic
Reach Out Clinic and Pharmacy
Clinic
Station 2
Fire Station
Miami Valley Hospital
Hospital
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dayton Children’s Hospital
Hospital
Mary Scott Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Dayton Police Department 2nd District
Police
Dayton Fire Station 15
Fire Station
Oakwood Fire
Fire Station
Oakwood Police
Police
Good Samaritan Hospital
Hospital
Bright Now Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Belmont (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Grafton Hill (A+)

4. Mcpherson (A+)

5. Midtown (A+)

housing C+

Downtown home prices are $169,650 - which is 29% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$169,650 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
-12% F
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. McCook Field (A+)

2. Lakeview (A+)

3. Greenwich Village (A+)

4. Arlington Heights (A+)

5. Pheasant Hill (A+)

schools B+

The Downtown graduation rate is 68% - which is 21% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
68% F
Elementary Schools (0) B-
City Day Community School
River'S Edge Montessori Prek-6 School
Richard Allen Academy Ii
Innovative Learning Center
Dominion Academy
Edison Prek-6 School
Emerson Academy
Deca Prep
Dayton Smart Elementary School
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Dayton Leadership Academies-Early Learning Academy
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton
Richard Allen Preparatory
Ruskin Prek-6 School
Westwood Prek-6 School
Holy Angels Elementary School
Kiser Prek-6 School
Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown
St Anthony Elementary School
Harman Elementary School
Cleveland Prek-6 School
Wright Brothers Middle School
Fairview Prek-6 School
Esther Dennis Middle School
High Schools (0) A+
Chaminade Julienne High School
Innovative Learning Center
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
Mound Street Military Careers Academy
Mound Street Health Careers Academy
Dayton Business Technology High School
Mound Street It Careers Academy
Dominion Academy
Stivers School For The Arts
Liberty High School
Miami Valley Ctc Alternative
Life Skills Center Of Dayton
Dayton Early College Academy Inc
Dunbar Early College High School
Belmont High School
Oakwood High School
Temple Christian School
Thurgood Marshall High School
Urban Early College Network
Northridge High School
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Oregon (A+)

2. Webster Station (A)

3. University Park (A-)

4. Downtown (B+)

5. Shroyer Park (B+)

ratings A+

Downtown has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Madden Hills (A+)

2. Patterson Park (A+)

3. Fairlane (A+)

4. Carillon (A+)

5. University Row (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The Lawn at Levitt Pavilion
      Rivers Edge Park
      Cooper Park
      Canal Walk
      Sunrise MetroPark
      Canal Walk
      Sunrise Park
      McKinley Park

      Entertainment

      The International Peace Museum
      Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
      The Loft Theater
      Victoria Theatre
      Levitt Pavilion
      White House Event Center
      The Contemporary Dayton Visual Arts Center
      1905 Wright Flyer III

      Food & Drink

      Donut & More
      Hannah's
      Subway
      Jimmy John's
      MJ's on Jefferson
      The Stage Door
      Bar Granada
      The Century Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 8.1% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      9% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 97/100 - which is 6% higher than Ohio.
      Downtown
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Dayton
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 2,183, which are 5% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      2,183 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $42,371 which is 16% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $42,37123% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,19311% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Medical Center at Elizabeth Place
      Miami Valley Hospital
      Grandview Medical Center
      Dayton Children’s Hospital
      Good Samaritan Hospital
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Kettering Physician Network
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Kettering Physicians Network

      C+ Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $169,650 - which is 29% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $169,6508% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82413% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      16%

      75% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 68% - which is 21% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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