Preble County is in the industrial, distribution, and transportation heartland. Just 40 minutes from Dayton, the county is centrally located in the prosperity triangle formed by Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis. Part of the continued expansion of the Dayton-Cincinnati region, Preble County is within the 15th largest market in the US, with a population of more than 3 million spanning 19 counties. In Preble County, business succeeds in our small-town communities that people want to call home.
The median age of Preble County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Preble County is 13.0, meaning that there is a 13% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Preble County is $90,586 and projected to be $97,123 in 2030. Per capita income is $37,150, projected to be $40,423 in 2030. 2.31% of households – 931 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $899,391 and the average disposable income is $71,657.
There are 18,283 housing units in Preble County; 12,843 are owner-occupied, 3,673 are rented, and 1,767 are vacant. The average home value is $250,323, with 566 homes built in 2010 or later, and 4,789 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,174 businesses in Preble County, employing 13,212 workers and pulling from a labor force of 19,636 age 16 and above. 8,485 workers commute into Preble County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
9,693 residents both live and work in/around Preble County. The average travel time is 26.7 minutes. 9.01% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.18% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 16,413 drive alone, 1,436 carpool, and 6 take public transportation. 487 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,294 residents work from home.
13,280 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,799 have associates degrees, 3,259 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,233 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Preble County is an incredible place to call home because you can build your career in a safe, family-friendly community with little traffic and lower costs, all while enjoying the convenience of nearby metros. We have everything you need, plus the charm of small-town America.
