Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
Executive Summary
Dayton's housing market shows average risk, ranking 161st of 274 metros. The market recently entered Expansion. Broad-based growth with healthy fundamentals.
Dayton has maintained relatively stable market conditions throughout the observation period, currently in Expansion.
Rent growth is roughly keeping pace with price appreciation, suggesting valuations are not stretched.
Cycle Phase
Normal growth conditions with balanced fundamentals
Key Dynamics
Risk is primarily driven by migration and permit growth, while affordability provides the most support.
Top Drivers
Market Signals
Supplementary market indicators.
Valuation
Factor Details
12-month HPI change — higher = overheating
YoY permit change — higher = supply pressure
Permits per 1,000 residents — higher = overbuilding risk
Mortgage payment / income — higher = more burdened
12-month employment change (risk inverted)
Net AGI migration (risk inverted)
National Context
Credit Conditions
Credit Regime
Supply Pipeline
Supply Regime
Supply pipeline is building up while credit remains available. New units are accumulating in the system — watch for delivery pressure in coming quarters.
Local Signals
Employment Concentration
Employment
ModerateInternal Structure
Dayton's 3 counties show similar risk profiles — the metro-level score is broadly representative.
Dayton, OH shows Low internal divergence — county-level differences are minor and the metro composite is broadly representative. Miami County contributes the most structural risk (Elevated, driven by affordability), while Greene County anchors the lower end (Below Average).
| County | Score ▼ |
|---|---|
Miami CountyRisk Driver | 62 |
Montgomery County | 50 |
Greene CountyStabilizer | 38 |
Score History
| Month | Score |
|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 54 |
| 2025-10 | 58 |
| 2025-07 | 52 |
| 2025-04 | 56 |
| 2025-01 | 58 |
| 2024-10 | 53 |
| 2024-07 | 50 |
| 2024-04 | 51 |
| 2024-01 | 52 |
| 2023-10 | 52 |
| 2023-07 | 60 |
| 2023-04 | 54 |
| 2023-01 | 51 |
| 2022-10 | 51 |
| 2022-07 | 47 |
| 2022-04 | 51 |
| 2022-01 | 52 |
| 2021-10 | 53 |
| 2021-07 | 53 |
| 2021-04 | 46 |
| 2021-01 | 52 |
| 2020-10 | 52 |
| 2020-07 | 54 |
| 2020-04 | 57 |
| 2020-01 | 56 |
| 2019-10 | 58 |
| 2019-07 | 58 |
| 2019-04 | 59 |
| 2019-01 | 55 |