Living in Trotwood, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trotwood · Census data 2020–2024
Trotwood has 23,041 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $50,113 (30% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $113,200, the median rent is $1,031/month.
Trotwood at a glance
- Population
- 23,041
- Median age
- 44.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $50,113State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $113,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,031/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Trotwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Trotwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trotwood the median home value is $113,200, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,165 a month in housing costs.
Trotwood median household income
The median household income in Trotwood is $50,113 and the income per person is $30,393. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Trotwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,254
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.10
Trotwood demographics
- Population
- 23,041
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 10,799
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trotwood ›
Education in Trotwood
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Trotwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trotwood
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Trotwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trotwood | 23,041 | $50,113 | $113,200 | $1,031 |
| Drexel | 1,751 | $32,094 | $63,800 | $1,109 |
| Fort McKinley | 3,508 | $45,687 | $59,900 | $1,049 |
| Shiloh | 10,526 | $45,874 | $126,800 | $883 |
| New Lebanon | 4,169 | $69,906 | $115,600 | $914 |
| Englewood | 13,356 | $80,030 | $182,800 | $953 |
| Clayton | 13,277 | $92,879 | $208,200 | $1,070 |
| Brookville | 5,779 | $63,598 | $182,200 | $1,001 |
| Dayton | 136,579 | $45,247 | $100,600 | $918 |
More for people moving to Trotwood
Trotwood ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Trotwood: FAQ
What is the median household income in Trotwood, OH?
The median household income in Trotwood is $50,113, 30% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Trotwood?
The median home value in Trotwood is $113,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Trotwood?
The median gross rent in Trotwood is $1,031 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Trotwood, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Trotwood?
The median age in Trotwood is 44.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Trotwood?
The average commute to work in Trotwood is 25 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trotwood?
The unemployment rate in Trotwood is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trotwood?
19.3% of adults in Trotwood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: