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 13.2, 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 $92,200 and projected to be $101,932 in 2031. Per capita income is $37,954, projected to be $42,524 in 2031. 2.64% of households – 1,064 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $983,100 and the average disposable income is $73,066.
There are 18,303 housing units in Preble County; 12,898 are owner-occupied, 3,660 are rented, and 1,745 are vacant. The average home value is $258,010, with 677 homes built in 2010 or later, and 4,854 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,187 businesses in Preble County, employing 12,440 workers and pulling from a labor force of 19,194 age 16 and above. 7,956 workers commute into Preble County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
9,891 residents both live and work in/around Preble County. The average travel time is 26.4 minutes. 8.19% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.33% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 15,900 drive alone, 1,391 carpool, and 19 take public transportation. 481 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,397 residents work from home.
13,214 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,714 have associates degrees, 3,576 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,047 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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.
