Washington Township

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Washington Township, OH Area Guide

Dayton suburb perfect for those looking for a strong sense of community

Suburban Great Schools Nature Affordable Family-Friendly

Located a few miles south of Dayton, the Washington Township is a beautiful tree-lined, safe, suburb great for people of all walks of life. The neighborhoods are affordable with a balanced mix of single-family homes and modern apartments for every taste and budget. The area is very family-oriented with access to award-winning schools. There are tons of amenities in town to enjoy, especially the shopping centers. The Greene, Dayton Mall, and Oak Creek Marketplace are available for residents to enjoy some retail therapy.

It’s common to see neighbors being extremely active in town. There are a lot of public art programs, concerts, recreational activities, entertainment centers, and special events to keep the town community oriented and family-focused. Town Hall Theater puts on impressive youth shows while Magic Castle offers mini golf and classic arcade games. The American Festival brings in over 85,000 people to celebrate the 4th of July with a parade, street fair, and fireworks.

To help the community thrive even more, Washington Township has multiple green spaces, creating an open environment. There are several wonderful parks in town for families and nature lovers to enjoy. 189-acre Grant Park has peaceful trails that weave along meadows, creeks, forests, and wetlands, along with a playground and sled hills.

Enjoy all the perks of this peaceful suburb by renting an apartment, condo, or townhouse today.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$90,810

Average: $119,187

Education

34,810

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

42,464

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

44 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 12% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

24%

Housing Distribution

Washington Township has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Huffman MetroPark
  • Cox Arboretum MetroPark
  • SugarCreek MetroPark
  • Spring Lakes Park
  • Hills & Dales 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.