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Trotwood.
About
Life in Trotwood
Trotwood is a community of 23,041 people in Ohio. The median household income is $50,113, median rent runs about $1,031 per month, and median home values are around $113,200. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.
Trotwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
89.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Senegal
Who lives in Trotwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Trotwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Senegal (29.5%), and 1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.6%
of residents
65 and Older
22.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.0%
of households
Married Couples
25.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.10
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 about average for OH
Rent, home values, and income in Trotwood
In Trotwood, home values are 47% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,891
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $137,617 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Trotwood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Trotwood is 1.5 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Trotwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Commute24.5 min avg
How Trotwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Trotwood, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 55 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 109% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Trotwood runs 109% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
689.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,596.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Trotwood 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 Trotwood, 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
Trotwood 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 Trotwood, 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
Trotwood is about 4% 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
Trotwood 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 Trotwood
Uninsured
6.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Trotwood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Dayton VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Dayton
Kettering Health Dayton
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.2 mi away · Dayton
Miami Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 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.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Trotwood
Trotwood's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Trotwood (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
13.4 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, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Trotwood
Trotwood has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
23 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
48 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Trotwood
Trotwood Branch Library
855 E. Main St., Trotwood
Cities Near Trotwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Trotwood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Trotwood FAQ
Is Trotwood, Ohio affordable?⌄
Trotwood's median rent is $1,031/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $50,113/year. Median home value is $113,200.
Is Trotwood, Ohio safe?⌄
Trotwood's violent crime rate was 689 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2596 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Trotwood, Ohio?⌄
Trotwood has an unemployment rate of 6.1%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Trotwood, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Trotwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,031/month and median household income is $50,113/year. The median home value is $113,200. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Trotwood, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Trotwood 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