My older brother was just promoted to a new job in Dayton and will be looking for a place to live. He turns 30 this year and his job is located in Huber Heights just north of 70. I'm not quite sure what his price range is or whether or not he is looking to buy or rent but I know he currently rents and pays for, by himself, a three bedroom apartment in Jackson, MI. He likes the city but he is far from being an urban pioneer. Due to the nature of his job, he probably would prefer a short commute and something close to a highway exit. My family's experience with Dayton is fairly limited having only lived there for a couple years back in the early 80's. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Well, I would need to know a number of things:

 

A). Does he like city living?

B). How long does he prefer his commute and would he live in a place that takes him 20 minutes?

C). Does he want to live in Huber Heights or a more urban setting?!?!

Huber Heights is a mostly 60's, middle-class area with one-story ranch houses.  It is generally safe and quiet (if he prefers that).  I don't know about rentals up there but I know my mother moved there from the city of Dayton in 2001 and left in 2006 (to move to Dallas) and she NEVER had a problem and enjoyed her neighbors.  Huber Heights is a little TOO quiet for me but I'm almost 30 so it's whatever. 

 

If he DID live in the city, Oregon District, St. Anne's, McPherson Town, and South Park are the obvious choices along with downtown living.  I don't know your brother's personality type to say which neighborhood matches him but if he wants a shorter commute, downtown to Huber Heights usually takes me 15 minutes (okay, 10 for ME but I drive fast).

 

Also, avoid Riverside (no offense to the place...but no) or anywhere near Harshman Road.  Clayton/Englewood is also a comfortable, quiet, no-crime place...but a total bore.

 

But if you want my opinion, I say go with Oregon District or downtown.  You can't beat having Fifth Street not too far away.

Then Oregon District without question.  Or South Park or downtown.  Fifth Street is a big bar street.

Cool. I'll assume he's working for Trimble? Great company.

 

Anyways, I'd start with trying Huber Home Rentals in the city of Huber Heights. Yes, you're going to be casting him into a typical sub-di-burb, but it is cheap, low to no maitenence, safe, and many other young'uns get their start in this 'burb.

 

Huber Heights, if you were not aware, was a planned community built by Charles H. Huber, developer extraordinaire. He built a large amount of other communities in the Dayton area in places like Kettering, Trotwood, Englewood, West Carrolton, etc., and communities in other cities like a sizable one that comprises almost all of south Westerville along the beltway. The city itself is his largest community, consisting of roughly 40,000 residents, and is named for him. Huber Heights is also considered America's largest community of All-Brick homes and America's largest single plat......

 

Huber Home rentals is an offshoot of the development company, and manages most rental properties in the city. North of 70 is newer housing built by the company in the 1980's-1990's, divided into two developments called the Gates and the Deers, due to street names in the communities (this really sucks when you are trying to find your girlfriend's house in the community, and every street twists and turns around nonsensically with virtually all the same names. It can be a living hell). South of 70 is the original development, stretching all the way to Dayton city limits. Two exits close by at 201 and 202 offer almost everything imaginable in the way of mass-market chain hell, and any chain restraunt you could possibly want is at Miller Lane, three miles east at 70/75.

 

So, here's info for Huber Rentals. They are a large company, and appear to be reputable and good to rent from what I've heard.

 

http://www.bbb.org/cincinnati/business-reviews/property-management/huber-home-rentals-in-cincinnati-oh-1156661/

^He's willing to go as far as CINCINNATI  :? 

 

Then forget Huber. Look into the Dayton city 'hoods ColDayMan mentioned. They are far superior to Huber-tucky, especially for a young single guy. :)

Actually, FedEx Freight. I just got off the phone with him and I was surprised to learn that he is willing to commute to a point where he'd consider living as far away as northern Cincy. Sounds like he is also in interested in buying but I think he's leaning condo as opposed to house.

 

I appreciate the information. I plan on using all of it.

 

He plans on visiting Dayton tomorrow and taking a look around. I wish I could go with him but I've already made previous obligations.

 

If he needs any help, tell him to join the forum! :D

Still, that's an HOUR commute. That's in good traffic assuming 75 construction doesn't cause problems......

 

For a single guy, you couldn't ask for much better than the OD or South park.

 

Good Luck!!!!!

Agreed.  Oregon District, downtown, or South Park are no-brainers.