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Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area market data
How the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 826,554
- +1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 344,391
- Median household income
- $71,739
- +29.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $201,100
- Jobs located here
- 367,228
- Highest market score
- 80
- Physical therapy, #10 of 386 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area has an estimated 826,554 people and 344,391 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area from 2020 to 2025 at +1.5%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area is $71,739, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 29.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (69).
Of the business types scored in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, physical therapy clinics (80), chiropractors (74) and dentists and orthodontists (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #10 of 386 scored metro areas.
The Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area takes in 3 counties: Montgomery County, Greene County and Miami County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (47% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (40% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy | 80 | #10 of 386 | 134 | 3.9 | $3.6M | 149 | 62 |
| Chiropractors | 74 | #31 of 386 | 128 | 3.7 | $3.7M | 156 | 69 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 72 | #41 of 387 | 364 | 10.6 | $1.3M | 134 | 242 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 71 | #42 of 387 | 1,572 | 45.6 | $834K | 126 | 475 |
| Auto repair shops | 70 | #54 of 387 | 659 | 19.1 | $540K | 122 | 288 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 70 | #58 of 381 | 86 | 2.5 | $4.1M | 134 | 68 |
| Auto repair and car care | 69 | #62 of 387 | 1,161 | 33.7 | $307K | 114 | 410 |
| Grocery stores | 67 | #77 of 387 | 167 | 4.8 | $12.3M | 132 | 106 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #78 of 387 | 3,012 | 87.5 | $435K | 117 | 1,414 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 66 | #85 of 387 | 429 | 12.5 | $1.6M | 123 | 200 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #65 of 387 | 402 | 11.7 | $745K | 113 | 145 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 65 | #93 of 387 | 621 | 18.0 | $1.1M | 122 | 238 |
| Spas and skin care | 64 | #64 of 387 | 281 | 8.2 | $1.2M | 136 | 61 |
| Barbershops | 64 | #88 of 387 | 161 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 110 | 7 |
| Gyms | 63 | #75 of 387 | 200 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 115 | 87 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 63 | #91 of 387 | 267 | 7.8 | $4.9M | 133 | 169 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #106 of 387 | 452 | 13.1 | $4.5M | 134 | 214 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 61 | #73 of 347 | 56 | 1.6 | $5.3M | 132 | 87 |
| Nail salons | 61 | #91 of 387 | 137 | 4.0 | $2.4M | 146 | 61 |
| Laundromats | 61 | #112 of 364 | 45 | 1.3 | $14.9M | 119 | 17 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 60 | #83 of 387 | 1,323 | 38.4 | $253K | 119 | 307 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 60 | #105 of 386 | 136 | 3.9 | $3.5M | 112 | 57 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #113 of 387 | 2,999 | 87.1 | $160K | 105 | 1,005 |
| Veterinarians | 60 | #118 of 384 | 102 | 3.0 | $2.8M | 103 | 67 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 59 | #104 of 387 | 146 | 4.2 | $2.1M | 102 | 58 |
| Pet businesses | 59 | #125 of 387 | 334 | 9.7 | $853K | 97 | 146 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 59 | #129 of 387 | 271 | 7.9 | $4.8M | 117 | 182 |
| Tire shops | 59 | #143 of 386 | 126 | 3.7 | $2.8M | 113 | 48 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 58 | #106 of 290 | 26 | 0.8 | $13.7M | 100 | 23 |
| Car washes and detailing | 58 | #139 of 387 | 152 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 93 | 42 |
| Hair salons | 57 | #123 of 387 | 714 | 20.7 | $468K | 109 | 172 |
| Electricians | 57 | #138 of 383 | 81 | 2.4 | $11.3M | 95 | 126 |
| Convenience stores | 57 | #154 of 387 | 178 | 5.2 | $11.5M | 146 | 108 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 56 | #137 of 373 | 90 | 2.6 | Index only | 136 | 27 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #162 of 387 | 326 | 9.5 | $2.8M | 116 | 255 |
| Dry cleaners | 54 | #126 of 272 | 41 | 1.2 | $16.3M | 104 | 21 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 54 | #163 of 387 | 249 | 7.2 | $1.9M | 108 | 535 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 54 | #167 of 386 | 123 | 3.6 | $2.3M | 91 | 53 |
| Home inspectors | 51 | #121 of 243 | 22 | 0.6 | Index only | 82 | 10 |
| Property management | 49 | #198 of 374 | 80 | 2.3 | Index only | 107 | 123 |
| Funeral homes | 48 | #190 of 377 | 66 | 1.9 | $727K | 107 | 46 |
| Real estate | 48 | #200 of 387 | 1,006 | 29.2 | Index only | 109 | 408 |
| House cleaning | 48 | #203 of 375 | 61 | 1.8 | $6.8M | 107 | 167 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 46 | #205 of 387 | 287 | 8.3 | $1.5M | 87 | 452 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 46 | #219 of 387 | 814 | 23.6 | Index only | 107 | 209 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #217 of 385 | 180 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 79 | 250 |
| Insurance agencies | 44 | #224 of 387 | 440 | 12.8 | $1.2M | 99 | 277 |
| Pet stores | 44 | #240 of 382 | 69 | 2.0 | $4.1M | 91 | 26 |
| Pest control | 42 | #229 of 345 | 46 | 1.3 | $9.1M | 89 | 35 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 41 | #132 of 197 | 24 | 0.7 | $20M | 81 | 40 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 41 | #250 of 387 | 483 | 14.0 | $2.7M | 89 | 758 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 41 | #268 of 387 | 262 | 7.6 | $3.5M | 74 | 224 |
| Home repair trades | 41 | #270 of 387 | 526 | 15.3 | $1.7M | 72 | 407 |
| Child care and preschools | 38 | #279 of 387 | 168 | 4.9 | $822K | 82 | 196 |
| Pizza | 36 | #298 of 387 | 308 | 8.9 | $4.3M | 84 | 758 |
| Roofing and gutters | 34 | #315 of 381 | 183 | 5.3 | $5M | 59 | 57 |
Household spending in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $356.1M | $1,034 | 108 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $901.3M | $2,617 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $1.3B | $3,807 | 94 |
| Groceries | $2B | $5,952 | 94 |
| Personal care products and services | $334.3M | $971 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $138M | $401 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $299.6M | $870 | 88 |
| Medical and dental services | $479.3M | $1,392 | 108 |
| Pets | $285M | $828 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $668.4M | $1,941 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $545.2M | $1,583 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $919.3M | $2,669 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $417M | $1,211 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $4.8B | $13,823 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 826,554+1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 344,391
- Median age
- 40.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,282 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 637
- Median household income
- $71,739+29.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $93,671
- Median home value
- $201,100
- Jobs located here
- 367,228
- Daytime population
- 828,495Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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- Montgomery County, OH536,096 people
- Greene County, OH169,688 people
- Miami County, OH110,296 people
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Questions
How fast is the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area at 826,554 people in 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 344,391 households. Median household income rose 29.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area spend?
Households in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area spend about $4.8B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2B on groceries and $1.3B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area are for physical therapy clinics (80), chiropractors (74) and dentists and orthodontists (72). The Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area ranks #10 of 386 scored metro areas for physical therapy clinics.
How does the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area is $71,739 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $201,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (47% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (40% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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