Livability Score

57
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Museum
Paradigm Industrial
Attraction
AVHC/Military Museum
Museum
Dayton Art Institute
Museum
Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
Museum
The Wright Cycle Company Building
Museum
Dixie Twin Drive-In
Cinema
Northridge Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) F
Rally's
Fast Food
The Chicken Spot
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fish and Chicken
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Penn Station
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Domino’s
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Dayton Nutra Foods
Health Food
Aunt Millie's Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Parks (0) F
Hickorydale Park
Park
Salem Village Park
Park
McKinley Park
Park
Salem Heights Playground
Park
College Hill Park
Park
Wesleyan Park
Park
Gardendale Playground
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Wesleyan MetroPark
Park
Sandalwood Playground
Park
Princeton Park
Park
Loos Park
Park
Harrison Community Park
Park
Sinclair Park
Park
North Broadway Park
Park
Western Hills Park
Park
Shiloh Springs Park
Park
Westbrook Road Park
Park
Trotwood Community Park
Park
Old Frigidare Park
Park
Residence Park
Park
Westbrooke Village Park
Park
Gettysburg Park
Park
Wegerzyn Gardens Metropark
Park
Mary Avenue Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Venus Wireless & Computer Repair
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Roderer Shoes
Shoes
Dollar General
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Marathon Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Delta Carpet
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Artyr Signs
Convenience Store
Bobbie Jean's Salon
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Keowee Fuel Services
Convenience Store
ED SMITH FLOWERS & GIFTS INC.
Florist
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Historic Inner East (A+)

2. Grafton Hill (A+)

3. Shroyer Park (A)

4. Walnut Hills (A-)

5. Five Points (B)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 16.2% take public transportation in Northern Hills.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Northwest Transit Center
Bus Station
Westown Transit Center
Bus Station
RTA
Bus Stop
RTA
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
16.2% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Webster Station (A+)

2. Mcpherson (A+)

3. Grafton Hill (A+)

4. Midtown (A+)

5. Patterson Park (A-)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Northern Hills is 86/100 - which is 6% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Deweese (A+)

2. Walnut Hills (A+)

3. Belmont (A+)

4. Grafton Hill (A+)

5. University Row (A+)

crime F

Northern Hills crime rates are 3,940 per 100k, which is 90% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
3,094 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
845 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Downtown (D+)

2. Forest Ridge-Quail Hollow (D+)

3. Gateway (D+)

4. Mcpherson (D+)

5. Oregon (D+)

employment F

The median income in Northern Hills is $35,353 - which is 30% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$35,353 F
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Gateway (A+)

2. Patterson Park (A+)

3. Forest Ridge-Quail Hollow (A)

4. Eastmont (B)

5. University Row (C+)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Good Samaritan Hospital
Hospital
Harrison Township Fire Station 94
Fire Station
Mary Scott Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Trowood Police Dept
Police
Trotwood Fire & Rescue Services
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Doctors Urgent Care
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Mahajan Therapeutics
Clinic
Mahajan Therapeutics
Clinic
Grandview Medical Center
Hospital
VA Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Belmont (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Grafton Hill (A+)

4. Mcpherson (A+)

5. Midtown (A+)

housing A+

Northern Hills home prices are $70,800 - which is 46% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$70,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. McCook Field (A+)

2. Lakeview (A+)

3. Greenwich Village (A+)

4. Arlington Heights (A+)

5. Pheasant Hill (A+)

schools F

The Northern Hills graduation rate is 82% - which is 4% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
28% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Belle Haven Prek-6 School
Klepinger Community School
Meadowdale Prek-6 School
Rosa Parks Early Learning Center
Valerie Prek-6 School
North Dayton School Of Science & Discovery
Mother Maria A. Brunner
Fairview Prek-6 School
Steam Academy Of Dayton
Horizon Science Academy-Dayton
Hillel Academy Of Greater Dayton
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School
Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy
Imagine Woodbury Academy
World Of Wonder Prek-6 School
Gloria Dei Montessori School
Trotwood-Madison Early Learning Center
Westwood Prek-6 School
Trotwood-Madison Middle School
Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy
Northwood Elementary School
Richard Allen Preparatory
Madison Park Elementary
Westbrooke Village
High Schools (0) F
Urban Early College Network
Meadowdale High School
Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton
Thurgood Marshall High School
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School
Trotwood-Madison High School
Life Skills Center Of Dayton
Innovative Learning Center
Dominion Academy
Northridge High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Oregon (A+)

2. Webster Station (A)

3. University Park (A-)

4. Downtown (B+)

5. Shroyer Park (B+)

ratings A+

Northern Hills has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Madden Hills (A+)

2. Patterson Park (A+)

3. Fairlane (A+)

4. Carillon (A+)

5. University Row (A+)

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Northern Hills, Dayton, OH Area Guide

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Northern Hills Area Facts

  • Northern Hills has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Northern Hills crime rates are 28% lower than the Dayton average
  • Cost of living in Northern Hills is 2% higher than the Dayton average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Northern Hills? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hickorydale Park
      Salem Village Park
      McKinley Park
      Salem Heights Playground
      College Hill Park
      Wesleyan Park
      Gardendale Playground
      Fairview Park

      Entertainment

      Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
      Paradigm Industrial
      AVHC/Military Museum
      Dayton Art Institute
      Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
      The Wright Cycle Company Building
      Dixie Twin Drive-In
      Northridge Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Rally's
      The Chicken Spot
      KFC
      Fish and Chicken
      Wendy's
      Penn Station
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Northern Hills? Of all people who commute, 16.2% take public transportation in Northern Hills.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      35% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      16%

      15% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northern Hills? The cost of living in Northern Hills is 86/100 - which is 6% lower than Ohio.
      Northern Hills
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Dayton
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Northern Hills? Northern Hills crime rates are 3,940, which are 90% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      3,940 per 100k people

      69% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      69% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Northern Hills? The median income in Northern Hills is $35,353 which is 30% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $35,35336% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,51443% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      36% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Northern Hills a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Medical Center at Elizabeth Place
      Miami Valley Hospital
      Grandview Medical Center
      Dayton Children’s Hospital
      Good Samaritan Hospital
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Kettering Physician Network
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Kettering Physicians Network

      A+ Housing

      What are Northern Hills home prices? Northern Hills home prices are $70,800 - which is 46% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $70,80062% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84311% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      19% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Northern Hills have good schools? The Northern Hills graduation rate is 82% - which is 4% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      28%

      42% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Northern Hills a good place to live? Northern Hills has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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