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Xenia.
About
Life in Xenia
The median home value sits around $162,000 and median rent near $931, making it accessible compared to many Midwest metros, while the median household income of about $56,029 reflects a working- and middle-class character. Your commute to Dayton or beyond is manageable at 24.5 minutes on average, and you're positioned near three interstates for broader regional access. You'll find reasonable restaurant options and community anchors like the Greene County Library, plus annual events like the Dayton Hamvention bringing amateur radio enthusiasts from across the world.
Xenia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Foreign-Born
2.9%
Broadband Internet
88.7%
of households
Population Growth
+3.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.9% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Xenia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Xenia, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (13.2%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
20.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.4%
of households
Married Couples
41.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
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 10% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Xenia
In Xenia, rent runs 10% below the OH average, and home values are 24% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,057
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $254,425 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Xenia
Unemployment in Xenia is 0.5 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 Xenia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.6 min avg
How Xenia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Xenia, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 59 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
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 46% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Xenia runs 46% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
179.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,201.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Xenia Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
75.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Greene County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Greene County, which includes Xenia, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $24,500 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $537,450 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,250 |
| 2022 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $69,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $95,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,600 |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.3M |
| 2018 | 20 | Winter Weather | $553,000 |
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
Greene County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Greene County, which includes Xenia, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Greene County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Xenia has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.1"
Annual Snowfall
20.3"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
104
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
107
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 3.39" |
| Feb | 42°F | 25°F | 2.66" |
| Mar | 52°F | 34°F | 3.74" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 4.56" |
| May | 73°F | 54°F | 4.82" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 3.98" |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.25" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 2.72" |
| Oct | 66°F | 46°F | 3.10" |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 3.07" |
| Dec | 42°F | 28°F | 3.25" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Xenia
Xenia has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Kettering Health Greene Memorial
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Soin Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Beaver Creek
88th Medical Group (wright-patterson Afb)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Wright-Patterson Afb
Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 10.2 mi away · Springfield
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.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Xenia
Xenia's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Xenia (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
9.4 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: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Xenia
Xenia has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
3 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
49 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
52 mi awayPublic Libraries in Xenia
Xenia Branch
76 East Market St, Xenia
Cities Near Xenia
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Xenia?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Xenia FAQ
Is Xenia, Ohio affordable?⌄
Xenia's median rent is $931/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,029/year. Median home value is $162,400.
Is Xenia, Ohio safe?⌄
Xenia's violent crime rate was 179 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 1201 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Xenia, Ohio?⌄
Xenia has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Xenia, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Xenia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $931/month and median household income is $56,029/year. The median home value is $162,400. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Xenia, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Xenia 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