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By ryan

July 18, 2007 12:28 AM | Link to this

a major requirement for a city to make the top 100 ranking is that it must be less than 95% white. i am not sure about centerville, but i do know oakwood is around 99% white. as for tipp city, probably the same situation. my problem with beavercreek is that there is no “town.” the whole city is made up of sprawl. but i forgot, “the greene” is like a town. my bad.

By ck

July 17, 2007 5:14 PM | Link to this

If a train can save Dayton, it is a very miraculous train indeed. While I champion concepts of mass transit, wouldn’t telecommuting be the best was to achieve a majority of the benfits of light rail, with out the added hassle of creating infrastructure. Give tax benefits to companies allowing workers telecommute part of the week. How many days could we accomplish things at home with a phone and an internet connection? Not to mention no stress invovled with driving. Telecommuting is the future.

By tamika johnson

July 17, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

i think the ‘burg in de t’wood has it on. Its got all the peepz, and my homegurlz itz the place to be seen.

By BCRez

July 17, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this

RE: By sydney

July 17, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this

Beavercreek isn’t a bad place to live, but I can’t believe it’s in the top 100 in THE WHOLE COUNTRY! That’s depressing! Also, if you read the original money mag article, you’ll see that although there are other factors, it is clear that the decision is based mostly on Beavercreek’s proximity to WPAFB. WTH? Fairborn is adjacent to WPAFB. . so is Riverside. that’s a dumb analogy.

By Karon

July 17, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

Dayton: The train means nothing more than a train. That train also means jobs, lower carbon emissions, the ability to travel easily without the hassle of cars. Other cities in the US have done it with success. Europe is doing it with success.

You don’t need to bust my chops and be mean about things. I stand behind my feelings that light rail and high speed passenger trains are what will save Dayton! Love all around…

By Cletus

July 17, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

Karon: I think that the train represents your need for security and speed at which you can achieve. Since your mentality cannot process quickly you are projecting to the train hoping it will carry you to a better place. What you need to do is just calm your id and forsake the train. It does not love you Karon. And then tell your mom to come dance for me and shake it like Billis said. Whoo HAAAA!

By Mike

July 17, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

The best thing about Dayton is it’s not too big. Whenever I’m stuck in traffic or in a huge line at the Post Office in Altlanta or Chicago it reminds me why I like Dayton. Sure it has all those bad points. but so does every other mid-sized and large city. But, in general people are pretty open and friendly with each other, and, we do have a diverse population. I think the cops in Dayton have things in check. They don’t go crazy over every little infraction. They seem to know what needs attention

By kimmkimm42

July 17, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

I think Miamisburg is a great place. Its not to big not to small and close to everything, schools could use an upgrade but as far as education they do wonderful.

By chris

July 17, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

Oh, I forgot to mention that if you want to post anything, good luck getting an internet connection!!!

By chris

July 17, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

You people should try central Il on for size!!! NO transportation, no doctors, orthodontists, dentists, crappy schools, grocery stores with old decreptit food at sky high prices, and everyone thinks they know everything about their neighbors!!!If you were born here, you cannot commit any wrong child molestors get a skip as well as drug users- there are no segregated neighborhoods or cities-you are all in the crap together.People come down fron Chhicago to hide from police and commit more crime-

By Karon

July 17, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

I agree that there are many nice as well as many blighted areas in Ohio. Just think how nice it would be if you could zip back and forth between the nice ones using high speed trains or light rails!!! It could create a lot of jobs as well as lower current carbon emission levels. It would also be nice to be able to hop the train for lunch in say, New York, and be able to zip back in time for a pizza at Marion’s!

By msdeb45429

July 17, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

Kettering has it all!!Great parks, The Fraze, community center, easy access to everything that surrounds it … public transportation and the fastest snow removal I’ve seen from any neighboring cities. I also include the police force as a plus … from my experience they are quick, courteous, and fair. Now if I could only find the same wonderful city located outside of the state of Ohio I’d be happy.. Ohio…the armpit of the US (ranked #1 for taking in waste and toxins from other states)

By Howard

July 17, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

New Carlisle is by far the best place to live. The City is broke, we have no Police protection, no health or housing codes are enforced, you can make noise, sell drugs,speed, tresspass, pretty much anything you want to do here and not get into any trouble. So if you want to do the above mentioned things NEW CARLISLE is THE place to live bar none!!!

By Bob540

July 17, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this

A community is what you make it. Try to be friendly and help your neighbors, instead of fearing them or looking down on them. Even with Dayton’s problems, there are pockets of nice neighborhoods where people keep their properties up and have friendly exchanges with those around them. Try smiling and saying “Hi” to passersby and I’ll bet you get the same in return, wherever you are.

By christina

July 17, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this

Yellow Springs, who could ask for more? Farmers Market, people who really really care about what is going on in the world. Walk everywhere, crime is pretty much limited to a missing bike. A bit expensive, but being a shoeless hippie who cares.

By buster douglas

July 17, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this

i moved away from dayton (beavercreek, englewood, huber) just over 8 months ago. i can name 100 cities in the areas i’ve seen that easily surpass Lofino’s Beavercreek

By Steve Brink

July 17, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this

I just Love my trailer here at mcmahan’s trailer park on Valley street. It is so close to all these wonderful places. Stebbins high school is the best district in Dayton. I am gonna send all five of my boys there barefoot and all!

By sydney

July 17, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this

Beavercreek isn’t a bad place to live, but I can’t believe it’s in the top 100 in THE WHOLE COUNTRY! That’s depressing! Also, if you read the original money mag article, you’ll see that although there are other factors, it is clear that the decision is based mostly on Beavercreek’s proximity to WPAFB. I can’t help but believe that once the magazine people decided on the top ten or twenty, they just started pulling names out of a hat.

By Teagle

July 17, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Stop hating on the RTA. They are the reason many people get to work/school and pay taxes. without their tax money, a lot of these so called “nice places” wouldn’t exist. There’s two reasons you see so many police cars riding around in kettering past your house: it’s small… And the doughnut place is right up the street from your house. Who is the fairfield commons people to decide who has money and who doesn’t. Everyone knows the real spenders are the 15-20 yr olds. P.S. I LOVE DAYTON

By Teagle

July 17, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Stop hating on the RTA. They are the reason many people get to work/school and pay taxes. without their tax money, a lot of these so called “nice places” wouldn’t exist. There’s two reasons you see so many police cars riding around in kettering past your house: it’s small… And the doughnut place is right up the street from your house. Who is the fairfield commons people to decide who has money and who doesn’t. Everyone knows the real spenders are the 15-20 yr olds. P.S. I LOVE DAYTON

By RTA rider by choice

July 17, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

You know, it’s fascinating that in responding to a question about where people like to live, people write about how to limit other people’s access to the area. From studies that I’ve seen, sustainable communities are those with mixed incomes & uses.

I reside in Trotwood & love the neighborhood. I am within walking distance to a grocery store, library, post office, bank, and wonderful nature trails. I also CHOOSE to ride RTA for both environmental & economical reasons.

By Johnnie

July 17, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

We just enjoy our home very much in warm and cheerful Centerville.

By Billyb

July 17, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

Some good points on the RTA, folks! Another example is the Fairfield Commons. RTA asked if the Commons wanted a line run out to there. The Commons said “No thanks. We would rather have people that actually have money at our mall”. The Dayton Mall needs to get RTA out of there. As far as, Parkside, if those folks saw as many police cars driving by their homes, as I do in Kettering, the crime rate would drop pretty quickly.

By Millicent R'odaffairs

July 17, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

I have never lived anywhere as nice as Oakwood. No one wanders the streets, and it’s so clean and safe. No trash alongside the road, no fast food places. I love it.

By skip

July 17, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this

I agree with Rodmunch, Parkside Homes, is a dream; rich urban texture, culture, activities galore, and a pharmacy on almost every corner! It’s convienience personified, and security, it’s everywhere! I also admire the abundance of public works sculpture, typifying the decaying auto industry, and the art that speaks about human decay and garbage.

By LSG

July 17, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

What about Tipp City? Wonderful place to raise a family and close to most everything

By karon

July 17, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

ohio needs high speed trains and passenger rails!why rail you ask? its nearly impossible to make many trips in ohio without a car. where it still exists,bus service is slow and cramped. the few intrastate flights that remain are expensive and require time-consuming security checks. in fact, most ohio cities have no public transportation at all.passenger trains promote economic development near stations and cut oil consumption and carbon emissions!

By Sue

July 17, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

Ever since the RTA Hub was placed behind the Dayton Mall, the crime rate has skyrocketed. It is a fact. Not only is the crime worse, there is trash everywhere. There are some trash cans near the bus stops (ex: Danbarry), but people waiting on busses chose to thow it on the ground instead. The area behind the Mall is turning into a slum, people wandering around everywhere. The RTA needs to go… Beavercreek is a nicer place to live because they don’t have the RTA…

By Barry

July 17, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

Ohio is a great place to live. Moderate temperatures while sampling all seasons. I am surprised by some on this topic as ranking Kettering as a great place to live. Oakwood is questionable. Troy is very nice.

By RodMunch

July 17, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

Parkside estates is also close to my favorite park and sports bar. I usually meet some buddies of mine at Triangle Park or head on down the street to McCook’s for some entertainment.

By Rod Munch

July 17, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

I am suprised that the city within a city, Parkside Estates, did not make the list. This up and coming neighborhood lies adjacent to world class softball diamonds and I-75. Being new to area, I first noticed how many young retirees live in the community. I see the same people hanging out and enjoying their young retirement on my commute to work every morning. The many cops in the area demonstrates that this is a safe neigborhood where its people respect the law.

By Kat

July 17, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this

I think the GREENE is the GREATEST PLACE!!!! I don’t have to leave for anything, it’s so clean, and so nice. Although I don’t like the rif raff I see on the weekends..

By Rob G.

July 17, 2007 10:52 AM | Link to this

cont’d: There isn’t anything decent left in Dayton so the criminals hop the RTA and come to ‘burbs and commit their crimes out here. Unfortunately, where I live in Kettering is tied to Dayton’s fate and I don’t get a say in trying to remove McClin and her gang so Dayton actually has a chance. Hopefully term limits will take care of that problem for us.

By Rob G.

July 17, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

D. Klein, You are correct Kettering, Oakwood, and Centerville are great places to live. However, in the ratings these cities fall victim to 2 things Beavercreek avoids, being next to Dayton and no RTA service. Great cities and towns in the Miami Valley are drug down by Dayton. The consistant mismanagement from “Hats” McClin and the rest of the City Commission has a ripple effect throughout Montgomery County.

By Sasquatch

July 17, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

Dont you mean HuBRIAR Heights?

By BIG DOG

July 17, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this

HUBER HEIGHTS BABY!!!!!!

By mike

July 17, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

Didn’t they mean “blandest” places to live?

By Fred E.

July 17, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

Having lived in the Beavercreek area off Indian Ripple Rd.in the mid 70’s I could see it had a potential for growth. The major problem for the area was ” Can they provide enough WATER for the rapid growth that is taking place? We always had trouble with our well water!. Maybe things have changed!

By William

July 17, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this

Quite frankly Im surprised anyplace around here made the list with the economy being what it is.

By Vonda Shephard

July 17, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this

I like that Riverside, and Fairborn. We had some nice times at that Enon Beach too. The kids just love that slippy slide there..

By Dan Edwards

July 17, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this

Mark, Don’t stop to look back because I’m right behind you!!!!! I would also like to add that Ohio is a “police state” which pretty much summarizes what you already said.

By Mark

July 17, 2007 9:20 AM | Link to this

Overall, Ohio is not a friendly state to live in. Ohio is a tax-happy state. The fiscal conservatives in the Ohio congress don’t know the meaning of the words. They spend money like it’s going out of style. Ohio runs many, many businessess out of the state by over taxing them. Ohio has one of highest rates of people and businesses LEAVING the state. With the new tobacco tax, the increased sales tax, the proposed increases in licencing fees, I’m out of here too. C-ya, suckers.

By D. Klein

July 17, 2007 8:25 AM | Link to this

Centerville, Kettering and Oakwood should rank up there as well but in general, I think Ohio is a tough state to live in.