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Huber Heights.
About
Life in Huber Heights
This is a straightforward suburban community built on logistics and highway commerce—if you work in trucking, distribution, or manufacturing, the location is genuinely convenient. The median household income of $79,131 is solid for the region, and the median home price of $177,300 is reasonable, though you should know that Magnetar Capital owns roughly one in eleven homes here as rentals, which affects the rental market and neighborhood stability. The 4.7% unemployment rate is healthy, and the average commute is under 24 minutes, so you're not trading away your life to traffic.
Huber Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Foreign-Born
7.1%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.1% foreign-born, most often from Russia
Who lives in Huber Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Huber Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from Russia (16.5%), and 3.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.6%
of households
Married Couples
46.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Huber Heights
In Huber Heights, rent runs 22% above the OH average, and home values are 17% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,817
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $212,899 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Huber Heights
Unemployment in Huber Heights is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Huber Heights Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.7 min avg
How Huber Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Huber Heights, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 63 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Huber Heights runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
144.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,659.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Huber Heights Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Huber Heights, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $97,500 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $41,350 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,300 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $96,950 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,200 |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $113,500 |
| 2019 | 27 | Winter Weather | $502.0M |
| 2018 | 20 | Winter Weather | $202,200 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Huber Heights, is typically good — 220 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
220
per year
Moderate Days
141
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Huber Heights has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.6"
Annual Snowfall
25.0"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
110
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 41°F | 25°F | 2.35" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.46" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.51" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.14" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.95" |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 2.96" |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 66°F | 46°F | 2.95" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.07" |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.05" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Huber Heights
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Huber Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
88th Medical Group (wright-patterson Afb)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Wright-Patterson Afb
Soin Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Beaver Creek
Dayton Childrens Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Dayton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Huber Heights
Huber Heights's student/teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Huber Heights (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,682 students · in-state tuition $50,610 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,775 (10 yrs after entry)
Wright State University-Main Campus
6.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,762 students · in-state tuition $12,268 · 49% graduate · median earnings $53,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 549 students · in-state tuition $16,800 · 66% graduate · median earnings $68,877 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Huber Heights
Huber Heights has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
5 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
16 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
55 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Huber Heights
Huber Heights Branch Library
6243 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights
Cities Near Huber Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Huber Heights FAQ
Is Huber Heights, Ohio affordable?⌄
Huber Heights's median rent is $1,258/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $79,131/year. Median home value is $177,300.
Is Huber Heights, Ohio safe?⌄
Huber Heights's violent crime rate was 144 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1660 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Huber Heights, Ohio?⌄
Huber Heights has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Huber Heights, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Huber Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,258/month and median household income is $79,131/year. The median home value is $177,300. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Huber Heights, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Huber Heights is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from