Beavercreek
RANK #304 / 996 NAT · #31 / 49 OH · POP 167,567
1YR FORECAST: +2.4%
5YR OUTLOOK: +29%
Yellow Springs, a village within Greene County, Ohio, stands out for its progressive character and natural beauty. Located east of Dayton, the county offers a blend of small-town atmosphere and access to larger metropolitan areas. Commutes to Dayton are manageable, and public transit options, including flex routes, connect communities like Yellow Springs, Xenia, Beavercreek, and Fairborn, with an express route to downtown Dayton. The county is known as the "Bicycle Capital of the Midwest," boasting over 330 miles of paved trails, including the Little Miami Scenic Trail, and thousands of acres of parks and nature preserves like Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve and John Bryan State Park, providing extensive outdoor recreation opportunities.
Life in Greene County often appeals to families and those seeking a balance between community and nature. The public school systems, including districts in Beavercreek, Bellbrook, and Yellow Springs, are recognized for their quality. The economy is diverse, with a historical base in agriculture and small-scale manufacturing. Recent economic development efforts focus on attracting and retaining businesses in sectors such as defense, aerospace, biosciences, and logistics, alongside investments in infrastructure like enhanced roads and fiber optics.
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.1x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Project Hummingbird Data Center Campus
Essential Utilities & International Electric Power (IEP)
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$10,000M | Proposed |
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AWS Data Center (Xenia)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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$4,000M | Under Construction |
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Kingwood Solar
Vesper Energy (Kingwood Solar I LLC)
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$175M | Proposed |
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Rockford Homes Development (Beavercreek)
Rockford Homes
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$50M | Planned |
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Xenia Solar
Xenia Solar
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$30M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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With a Boom Town Index score of 69/100, Greene County sits in the upper half of all 996 ranked counties. Employment is expanding at +2.3%, and median household income stands at $81,243 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in OH.
By national standards, Greene County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $222,300, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.37 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $1,027/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Employers in Greene County are hiring — job growth of +2.3% — but the population is close to flat (+0.3% YoY). Home values moved +3.3% over the past year. Labor demand is outpacing local population growth, which tends to tighten wages and housing.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.84% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Greene County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.