Rural living and rapid development outside of Dayton
The City of Trotwood, a suburb of the greater Dayton Metropolitan area, balances slow-paced rural living with fast-paced development and convenient access to big-city life. Its farmlands, green spaces and trails create an outdoorsy ambiance, while highways and small commercial corridors keep everyday conveniences close. Nearly 30,000 residents are spread across 30 square miles — ample space to grow while maintaining uncongested streets. New employers, businesses and housing opportunities come to the city each year, allowing more residents to work, shop and dine closer to home.
This aerial view from the south of Trotwood show the layout of the Old Town Section.
You’ll find this artwork in Trotwood painted on a wall of the Precious Blood Parish .
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New subdivisions bring custom homes and construction-ready lots
While Trotwood was incorporated at the turn of the 20th century, most homes were built in the mid-20th century. Neighborhoods have bi-level houses, ranch-style homes and American Foursquares. New construction has custom features, from sleek contemporary designs to farmhouse elements like vertical siding and decorative gables. The city’s median price is under $150,000, less than half the national median. “A house in Trotwood could easily sell for $100,000, but the same floor plan in Kettering would be over 200,000,” says Cora Diggs, sales representative at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “It’s just better prices and better choices.”
Several city programs are in place to spur housing development. The Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation (TCIC) targets abandoned properties for redevelopment and acquires open land for new upscale subdivisions. The Wolf Creek Run Subdivision is one of the most recently completed, offering over 260 detached single-family homes and 45 construction-ready lots.
In 2019, a series of tornadoes hit the Dayton area, and over 1,000 Trotwood properties experienced severe damage or destruction, leaving the city much to rebuild. “They got hit the worst,” Diggs says. “So many apartment buildings and homes were destroyed, but they’re coming to the near end of rebuilding all those lost properties.” As of 2024, only two affected properties still needed repairs.
This Trotwood street features well built cape cod style homes.
This beautiful, well-appointed newer built home can be found in the heart of Trotwood.
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Trotwood's school district welcomes consolidated campus
Students attend the Trotwood-Madison County School District, which recently centralized its early learning center, middle school and high school into a large campus on North Union Road. Two new elementary schools were also just built in Trotwood neighborhoods. The district earns a C-minus Niche rating but ranks as the second-best school district for athletes out of 16 in Montgomery County.
The city is also home to Miami Valley Career Technology Center’s adult education facility. Sinclair Community College is less than 9 miles away.
Middle School area students attend Trotwood Madison Middle School.
High School students receive a quality education at Trotwood Madison High School.
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Local businesses and tech employers
While Trotwood doesn’t have the retail offerings of Northridge or Dayton, the city is home to over 450 businesses, ranging from large industrial companies to mom and pop shops. The TCIC stimulates local commercial growth through programs such as CRA Tax Abatement, Tax Increment Financing and HUBZones. The Trotwood Industrial and Commerce Park is home to many technology and manufacturing employers, including Beontag, Stratacache and Equipment Share. Westrafo, an Italian energy solutions manufacturer that just broke ground on its first North American production facility in Trotwood, expects to bring 230 new jobs to the city.
T’s Heavenly Taste is a favorite lunchtime spot in Trotwood.
Shoppers in Trotwood have Main Street Food Market right in the heart of town.
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Cars are essential for getting around Trotwood
Most residents travel by car, with State Route 49 as a primary road across the city. Route 49 connects with Highway 35 and Salem Avenue — two direct lines in Dayton about 7 miles away. The commute usually takes about 20 minutes, but drive times can double during rush hour. Local bus service is limited, but a Greyhound bus station is accessible. The Miami Valley Hospital North Campus is about 6 miles away, while Dayton International Airport is 13 miles away.
Trails galore at Sycamore State Park
While most of the city’s green space is farmland and forest, Madison Park is a favorite spot to relax in the summertime. It features reservable picnic shelters, a shaded pavilion, a playground and several trails. Graywolf Golf Club has a public course, and Westbrooke Park has baseball, basketball, soccer and tennis facilities. Most of Sycamore State Park’s 2,384 acres are inside the city, inviting people to hike, horseback ride and hunt during open season. Winter turns specific trails into ski slopes.
Book your tee time at Trotwood’s challenging Meadowbrook Golf Course.
Kids in Trotwood have plenty of room to run and play at North Broadway Park.
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The Annual Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds Family Fest
The city’s parks and recreation department orchestrates most events. In summer, John Wolfe Park hosts community movie nights, and Madison Park holds an outdoor concert series. It’s also where the Annual Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds Family Fest and Vendor Fair takes place. People enjoy live music and kid-friendly activities while local businesses battle to win a barbeque competition. Each December, Trotwood Public Library welcomes the holidays with a community tree lighting.
Trotwood Police Anti-Crime Unit relies on community policing
According to the FBI, violent crime in Trotwood remained relatively unchanged in recent years, while property crime increased. Under the Trotwood Police Department, the Anti-Crime Unit uses a community-based policing approach that allows officers more time to identify and develop solutions for potential and existing problems.
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