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Living in
Shiloh.
Shiloh is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, OH. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Shiloh
Shiloh is a community of 10,785 people in Ohio. The median household income is $45,919, median rent runs about $883 per month, and median home values are around $127,000. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.
Shiloh at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Foreign-Born
3.2%
Broadband Internet
82.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics3.2% foreign-born, most often from Africa, n.e.c.
Who lives in Shiloh: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Shiloh, the largest foreign-born group is from Africa, n.e.c. (30.8%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
14.9%
of residents
65 and Older
25.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
51.2%
of households
Married Couples
23.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.78
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 15% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Shiloh
In Shiloh, rent runs 15% below the OH average, and home values are 41% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,574
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $151,394 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Shiloh and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Shiloh, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Shiloh: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Shiloh is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Shiloh Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Commute20.4 min avg
How Shiloh residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Shiloh, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 80% 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
- 58 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 13% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, which covers Shiloh, runs 13% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
370.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,557.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Shiloh, 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
Shiloh is about 2% 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 Shiloh, 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
Shiloh is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Shiloh has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.7"
Annual Snowfall
12.3"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
107
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
128
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.17" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.35" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 3.54" |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.45" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.38" |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.41" |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.03" |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.12" |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.03" |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.00" |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.04" |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.13" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Shiloh
Uninsured
9.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Shiloh's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kettering Health Dayton
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.2 mi away · Dayton
Dayton Childrens Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Dayton
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Childrens · 3.9 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.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Shiloh
Shiloh's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Shiloh (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
8.8 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, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Shiloh
Shiloh has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
70 mi awayCities Near Shiloh
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Shiloh FAQ
Is Shiloh, Ohio affordable?⌄
Shiloh's median rent is $883/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $45,874/year. Median home value is $126,800.
Is Shiloh, Ohio safe?⌄
Shiloh is policed by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 371 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1558 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Shiloh, Ohio?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Shiloh, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Shiloh, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Shiloh is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $883/month and median household income is $45,874/year. The median home value is $126,800. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Shiloh, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Shiloh is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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