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Miamisburg.
About
Life in Miamisburg
This southern Montgomery County suburb of about 20,000 people offers what a lot of Midwest families are actually looking for—reasonable housing costs and a stable, established community without big-city chaos. Your commute to better job markets in Dayton typically runs about 22 minutes, making it genuinely feasible to work elsewhere while enjoying a quieter residential environment. The schools punch above their weight—the district has won "Excellent with Distinction" status and Miamisburg High School earned National Blue Ribbon recognition, which matters if you have kids or are planning to.
Miamisburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Foreign-Born
2.5%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
+2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.5% foreign-born, most often from Thailand
Who lives in Miamisburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Miamisburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Thailand (39.0%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.6%
of households
Married Couples
52.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
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 9% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Miamisburg
In Miamisburg, rent runs 9% above the OH average, and home values are 8% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,018
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $264,313 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Miamisburg and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Miamisburg, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Miamisburg: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Miamisburg is about 4% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Miamisburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Commute27.6 min avg
How Miamisburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Miamisburg, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 46 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Miamisburg runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
983.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Miamisburg 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 Miamisburg, 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
Miamisburg is about 4% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Miamisburg, 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
Miamisburg is about 4% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Miamisburg has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.0"
Annual Snowfall
9.7"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 2.33" |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 3.48" |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.37" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.21" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.90" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 3.63" |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 2.81" |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 2.97" |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 3.02" |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.21" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Miamisburg
Miamisburg has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Kettering Health Miamisburg
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Kettering Health Main Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Kettering
Dayton VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Dayton
Miami Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 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.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Miamisburg
Miamisburg's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Miamisburg (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)
Public · 4-year · 837 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 28% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Miamisburg
Miamisburg has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
21 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
38 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Miamisburg
Miamisburg Branch Library
545 E. Linden Ave., Miamisburg
Cities Near Miamisburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Miamisburg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Miamisburg FAQ
Is Miamisburg, Ohio affordable?⌄
Miamisburg's median rent is $1,132/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $82,900/year. Median home value is $231,300.
Is Miamisburg, Ohio safe?⌄
Miamisburg's violent crime rate was 167 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 983 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Miamisburg, Ohio?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Miamisburg, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Miamisburg, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Miamisburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,132/month and median household income is $82,900/year. The median home value is $231,300. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Miamisburg, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Miamisburg is 28 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