14-County Region

Every county tells a different story.

From urban energy to rural charm — the Dayton Region's 14 counties offer every kind of life you're looking for.

Montgomery County

537,000
County Seat: Dayton

The heart of the region. Home to downtown Dayton, Oregon District, University of Dayton, and the region's major employers.

Region's economic and cultural center

Greene County

168,000
County Seat: Xenia

Home to Wright-Patterson AFB, Wright State University, and the charming village of Yellow Springs.

Defense hub + Yellow Springs

Warren County

235,000
County Seat: Lebanon

Fast-growing county with excellent schools in Mason and Lebanon. Kings Island entertainment district.

Fastest-growing in the region

Butler County

390,000
County Seat: Hamilton

Miami University in Oxford. Liberty Center shopping. Strong manufacturing and logistics sector.

Miami University + strong economy

Clark County

136,000
County Seat: Springfield

Springfield is experiencing a renaissance with new investment. Wittenberg University and rich manufacturing heritage.

Springfield renaissance

Miami County

107,000
County Seat: Troy

Small-town charm with strong schools. Troy, Piqua, and Tipp City offer affordable living with character.

Small-town charm, great schools

Preble County

41,000
County Seat: Eaton

Rural beauty on the Indiana border. Affordable living and strong agricultural heritage.

Rural + affordable

Darke County

52,000
County Seat: Greenville

Agricultural heart of the region. Home to the Great Darke County Fair, one of the largest county fairs in Ohio.

Agricultural heritage

Shelby County

49,000
County Seat: Sidney

Strong manufacturing base with Honda investments nearby. Small-city amenities with rural cost of living.

Honda manufacturing corridor

Champaign County

39,000
County Seat: Urbana

Home to Urbana University. Beautiful rolling farmland and genuine small-town community.

Authentic small-town living

Logan County

46,000
County Seat: Bellefontaine

Highest point in Ohio. Outdoor recreation destination with Indian Lake and Mad River Mountain ski resort.

Outdoor recreation destination

Auglaize County

46,000
County Seat: Wapakoneta

Birthplace of Neil Armstrong. Grand Lake St. Marys and strong German heritage communities.

Neil Armstrong's birthplace

Mercer County

42,000
County Seat: Celina

Grand Lake St. Marys shoreline. Strong manufacturing economy with ultra-low unemployment.

Lake living + full employment

Clinton County

42,000
County Seat: Wilmington

Wilmington College and the Peace Resource Center. Emerging logistics hub with DHL Airpark nearby.

Logistics hub

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