About

Life in Springboro

Springboro is an affluent suburb nestled between Cincinnati and Dayton in Ohio's Miami Valley, and if you're considering a move here, you should know it's solidly a family-oriented community where your neighbors likely have kids, a stable job, and a college degree—about 55% of residents do. The job market is reasonable with unemployment around 4.1%, and your commute will average about 25 minutes, which isn't brutal if you're working in either the Cincinnati or Dayton metro areas. Weekends revolve around the parks system (Clearcreek Park, Community Park, and others), local golf courses like Heatherwoode, and family activities; there's also the Wright B Flyer Museum if aviation history interests you, and the Springboro Community Theatre if you want local cultural involvement.

Springboro at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

36.8 yrs

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Foreign-Born

5.1%

Broadband Internet

95.4%

of households

Population Growth

+2.8%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Springboro$119,659
Ohio avg$71,389
US$80,734

Demographics5.1% foreign-born, most often from Uzbekistan

Who lives in Springboro: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin

In Springboro, the largest foreign-born group is from Uzbekistan (19.4%), and 3.1% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.

Under 18

28.7%

of residents

65 and Older

16.4%

of residents

Households with Kids

39.9%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

18.0%

of households

Married Couples

66.9%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.83

people

Race & Ethnicity

White83.7%
Two or more races3.6%
Black3.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Asian2.9%

Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Uzbekistan19.4%
India19.0%
Honduras14.8%
Pakistan4.9%
China4.0%
France3.5%
Ghana3.4%
Jamaica3.0%
Philippines2.5%
Venezuela2.5%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only92.4%
Other Asian/Pacific3.1%
Other Indo-European1.9%
Spanish1.5%
French/Haitian0.3%
German/Germanic0.2%
Other0.2%
Chinese0.2%

Cost of Livingrent 16% above OH average

Rent, home values, and income in Springboro

In Springboro, rent runs 16% above the OH average, and home values are 67% above the OH average.

Median rent (per month)

Springboro$1,203
Ohio avg$1,034
US$1,413

Median home value

Springboro$357,800
Ohio avg$214,800
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

36.1%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

17.8%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

95.4

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$4,161

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

88.9%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1996

median year built

Vacant Homes

2.3%

of housing units

Home Value Trend

$348,923
$429,973
202120222023202420252026

Latest: $429,973 (September 2026)

Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average

Unemployment in Springboro and typical pay across the metro area

Unemployment in Warren County, which includes Springboro, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.

Unemployment rate

Springboro4.1%
Ohio avg4.6%
US4.3%

Springboro: Warren County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

4.1%
4%
3.8%
3.5%
6.2%
4.1%
3.2%
3.1%
3.9%
4.1%
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Warren County (county-wide) · Annual averages

What Springboro Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Education & health care22.6%
Manufacturing15.6%
Professional & business services11.6%
Public administration10.0%
Finance & real estate8.2%
Retail7.7%
Arts, hospitality & food service7.3%
Transportation & utilities6.4%

City residents, wherever they work

Median Salary by Occupation · metro area

Management$104,900
Healthcare$78,260
Business & Finance$75,860
Education$60,690
Repair & Maintenance$56,960
Production$44,290
Office & Admin$43,760
Transportation$40,930

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area

Commute24.6 min avg

How Springboro residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Springboro, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone75.0%
Carpool4.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.4%
Work from home19.3%
Other0.6%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min24.9%
15–29 min40.1%
30–44 min27.0%
45–59 min4.4%
60+ min3.6%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)

    Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025

    24 mi
  • Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

    Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025

    42 mi

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 95% below national average

Crime rates for 2025

Violent crime in Springboro runs 95% below the national average.

Violent Crime Rate

15.2

per 100,000 residents

Below average (329 national, 2025)

Property Crime Rate

874.9

per 100,000 residents

Below average (1,552 national, 2025)

Springboro Police Department

Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025

Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes

FEMA National Risk Index

Relatively Low

77.8 / 100

Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).

Ice storm · HighLightning · HighCold wave · ModerateInland flooding · ModerateStrong wind · Moderate

Warren County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Warren County, which includes Springboro, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

Thunderstorm WindWinter WeatherFloodHailWinter Storm

Storm events by year

YearEventsTop TypeProperty Damage
202529Thunderstorm Wind$739,750
202412Thunderstorm Wind$852,100
202314Thunderstorm Wind$58,300
202218Flood$181,100
202114Winter Weather$84,000
202019Thunderstorm Wind$32,100
201930Thunderstorm Wind$373,000
201821Thunderstorm Wind$51,500

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

Warren County, county-wide

Air Quality44 median AQI — Good

Days by air quality category (2025)

Air quality in Warren County, which includes Springboro, is typically good — 247 good-air days per year.

Median AQI

44

Good Days

247

per year

Moderate Days

110

per year

Unhealthy Days

0

per year

Warren County, county-wide

Climate85°F summers, 25°F winters

30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation

Springboro 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

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)
10°30°50°70°90°5"Jan: 2.91" precipitationFeb: 2.33" precipitationMar: 3.48" precipitationApr: 4.37" precipitationMay: 4.21" precipitationJun: 4.90" precipitationJul: 3.63" precipitationAug: 2.81" precipitationSep: 2.97" precipitationOct: 3.02" precipitationNov: 3.13" precipitationDec: 3.21" precipitation22°JJan: high 39°F, low 22°FFFeb: high 43°F, low 25°FMMar: high 53°F, low 33°FAApr: high 65°F, low 43°FMMay: high 75°F, low 53°FJJun: high 83°F, low 62°F86°JJul: high 86°F, low 65°FAAug: high 85°F, low 63°FSSep: high 79°F, low 56°FOOct: high 67°F, low 45°FNNov: high 54°F, low 35°FDDec: high 43°F, low 27°F
Show month-by-month table ↓
MonthHighLowPrecip
Jan39°F22°F2.91"
Feb43°F25°F2.33"
Mar53°F33°F3.48"
Apr65°F43°F4.37"
May75°F53°F4.21"
Jun83°F62°F4.90"
Jul86°F65°F3.63"
Aug85°F63°F2.81"
Sep79°F56°F2.97"
Oct67°F45°F3.02"
Nov54°F35°F3.13"
Dec43°F27°F3.21"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Springboro

Uninsured

3.0%

of residents

No hospitals inside Springboro's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Kettering Health Miamisburg

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Miamisburg

Atrium Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Franklin

Kettering Health Main Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Kettering

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity32.1%US 36.8%
Diabetes10.2%US 12.6%
High blood pressure31.0%US 37.1%
Current smoking11.1%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity18.6%US 26.6%
Depression23.3%US 23.0%
Asthma10.1%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year80.0%US 78.2%

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.

Education22.5:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Springboro

Springboro's student/teacher ratio is 22.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 53.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

5

within city limits

Private Schools

5

within city limits

College Degree Rate

53.2%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5:1

National avg 16:1

Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year

Colleges Near Springboro (within 15 miles)

University of Dayton

12.7 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,682 students · in-state tuition $50,610 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,775 (10 yrs after entry)

Miami University-Middletown

7 mi away

Public · 4-year · 837 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 28% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)

Kettering College

9.5 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 549 students · in-state tuition $16,800 · 66% graduate · median earnings $68,877 (10 yrs after entry)

Ohio Medical Career College

12.7 mi away

Private for-profit · 2-year · 129 students · 80% graduate

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, 17 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Springboro

Springboro has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (17 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

17 mi away

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

21 mi away

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

National Historic Site

34 mi away

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

National Historical Park

64 mi away

Public Libraries in Springboro

Springboro Branch

125 Park Lane, Springboro

Branch~64 hrs/week

Cities Near Springboro

The closest cities within 60 miles

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Springboro FAQ

Is Springboro, Ohio affordable?⌄

Springboro's median rent is $1,203/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $119,659/year. Median home value is $357,800.

Is Springboro, Ohio safe?⌄

Springboro's violent crime rate was 15 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 875 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.

What is the job market like in Springboro, Ohio?⌄

Warren County, which includes Springboro, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.

What is the cost of living in Springboro, Ohio?⌄

The cost of living in Springboro is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,203/month and median household income is $119,659/year. The median home value is $357,800. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Springboro, Ohio?⌄

The average commute in Springboro is 25 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