Clark County

Clark County is the most affordable county in the Dayton region, with cost of living well below the U.S. average, homes often under $155,000, and employment growth among the strongest in Ohio since the pandemic. Safety and schools are the trade-offs most buyers research. Glasshouse Realty agents know every community in the county.

Median home values in Springfield run roughly $107,000 to $154,000 depending on the source, with some 2026 estimates near $80,000, along with rents around $795 to $975. Housing is the primary draw, and one of the most affordable markets in Ohio. Glasshouse Realty agents can help you find value.

The cost of living runs roughly 12% to 24% below the U.S. average depending on the index, with housing about 46% lower than the national figure. That affordability is the county's biggest draw for buyers and renters alike. Glasshouse Realty agents can help you budget a move.

Reported crime runs above state averages, and safety is the biggest concern for residents. The northeast part of Springfield is generally considered the safest, and conditions vary block by block. A Glasshouse Realty agent can share neighborhood-level data.

Springfield City Schools is the largest district but rates below state averages on most report cards. Clark-Shawnee Local leads the area with a four-star state rating, and the Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center earns the only five-star career-tech rating in the county. District matters considerably here. Glasshouse Realty agents can confirm assignments.

Springfield sits about 25 miles from Dayton and roughly 45 miles from Columbus along I-70, making both commutable depending on traffic. A car is essential, with limited public transit. Glasshouse Realty agents can optimize your commute.

Yes. Among the most affordable markets in Ohio, homes and rents far below regional medians give first-time buyers real options, often with OHFA down payment assistance available. The low entry price is a strong draw. Glasshouse Realty agents specialize in first-time buyers.

Major employers include Mercy Health, Assurant, Navistar, Speedway, the Ohio Air National Guard, Cedarville University, and Dole Fresh Vegetables, and regional employment gains have trailed only the strongest Ohio metros since the pandemic. Glasshouse Realty agents can connect home search to work.

The northeast part of the city is commonly cited as the safest, with established residential pockets and a mix of affordable historic homes. Northridge and Clairmont are named among the friendliest areas. Glasshouse Realty agents can match buyers to the right neighborhood.

Yes. Clark County has posted some of the strongest employment growth in Ohio since the pandemic, with major employers like Mercy Health, Navistar, and Assurant, automotive suppliers like Topre America, and a planned multibillion-dollar data center at the former LexisNexis campus. Hundreds of new jobs, including a Gabriel Brothers investment creating roughly 800 jobs, are drawing inbound residents. Glasshouse Realty agents can help new arrivals find a home.