Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
23%
Trotwood
Trotwood, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$907
Population
23,062
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Trotwood: Where outdoor sports and recreation thrive
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The city of Trotwood is approximately 10 miles outside of Dayton, located in Montgomery County. Residents are served by the Trotwood-Madison City School District and enjoy the attributes of a small town not far from urban amenities. Trotwood’s landscape is largely farmlands and country-sides. In town, East Main Street is lined with a selection of dine-in and takeout restaurants, as well as banks, food markets, and the neighborhood YMCA.
Moss Creek Golf Club is in the northern vicinity; Meadowbrook at Clayton golf course and Miami Valley Golf Club are nearby, just a short drive outside of Trotwood. Wolf Creek, a tributary of the Miami River, flows through the city and is a favorite fishing spot for local fisherman. At Sycamore State Park, hiking trails, horseback riding, campsites, and seasonal sports facilities offer locals and visitors outdoor fun on more than 2,300 acres of land.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,442
Average: $55,693
Education
3,805
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,920
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Trotwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Trotwood, OH is $665 for a studio, $907 for one bedroom, $1,171 for two bedrooms, and $1,588 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Trotwood has increased by 7.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$907/month
662 Sq Ft
House
$1,265/month
989 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Trotwood, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
331 Students
Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Public
Grades K-8
330 Students
Trotwood-Madison Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
Trotwood-Madison Early Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-5
413 Students
Trotwood-Madison Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
531 Students
Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Public
Grades K-8
330 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
808 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Sycamore State Park
- Wesleyan MetroPark
- National Aviation Heritage Area
- The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
- Possum Creek MetroPark
Airports
- James M Cox Dayton International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.