Close to downtown Dayton, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and local universities, Beavercreek is conveniently located in the western part of Greene County and is the largest city within the county.
Beavercreek is characterized by a spacious, rolling, wooded environment providing a very attractive setting for the many fine residential neighborhoods. Beavercreek is considered to be among the most attractive, dynamic and desirable locations in the Dayton area with an outstanding quality of life. Consequently, it has also been one of the fastest growing suburbs with housing ranging from exclusive, custom-built homes to charming older neighborhoods. Beavercreek still contains a considerable amount of open, undeveloped property with neighboring unincorporated areas subject to future annexation.
The Mall at Fairfield Commons, with its five department stores and 130 specialty shops, anchors a growing regional business area which provides convenient shopping, dining and services for residents. Other neighborhood shopping areas are conveniently located throughout the community. Beavercreek is also home to numerous research and manufacturing firms engaged in defense technologies, aerospace, automotive components, electronics and other specialized advanced technologies. Many Beavercreek residents are current or former Air Force and civilian employees of nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its defense industry contractors which serve this huge administrative command, support services, and research facility.
Beavercreek is home to several large employers; research and manufacturing firms with diverse technologies such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics. One of the largest employers in the state of Ohio, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, is our neighbor to the north. Unison-Elano Corporation, Modern Technologies Corporation, and other defense industry contractors provide a high level of employment opportunities in the area.
A wide variety educational programs are available to Beavercreek residents. Both public and private schools, including Christian Schools and Catholic schools, are available in the area. There are also many colleges and universities close by, including the University of Dayton, Wright State University, Central State University, Cedarville University, Wilberforce University, and Sinclair Community College.
There's no limit to the fun you can have in the Beavercreek area! Numerous parks are located throughout the city and township, offering recreational opportunities such as organized sports for children and adults, bike trails which connect the cities of Dayton, Beavercreek, and Xenia, and hiking. The Narrows Reserve and Nature Center on Indian Ripple Road is a 162 acre park that offers 4.2 miles of hiking trails that wind through meadows, woodlands, and steep ravines along the Little Miami River. The Beavercreek Wetlands is accessed through Phillips Park on Dayton-Xenia Road and is a 77 acre park containing marshlands, forested swamps, and fens, which is low land covered with water. The Dominic Lofino Park on Grange Hall Road features picnic shelters, hiking trails, playground equipment, tennis courts and a skate park. Probably the most used trail is the Creekside Trail, which is 10.6 miles of former railroad bed turned into a bike path. This paved trail is well shaded by trees and relatively flat, making it a great choice for bikers, joggers, and skaters. The Ankeney Soccer Complex on Orchard Lane is a popular sports facility with many soccer fields of varying sizes. E.J. Nutter Park is home to the Beavercreek Community Athletic Association and features five youth baseball diamonds, picnic facilities, playground, and access to the wetland preserve. Rotary Park on Dayton-Xenia Road is a large sports park featuring two baseball diamonds, four T-ball diamonds, eight softball diamonds, soccer fields, volleyball courts, picnic shelter, and playground.
If you are a golf enthusiast, look no further. Beavercreek features two challenging courses. The Beavercreek Golf Club is a public course, designed by Fuzzy Zoeller, featuring 18 holes, par 72, with medium sized fairways with rolling, contoured hills and greens that are large, fast, and tiered. The Country Club of the North is a private course, designed by Jack Nicklaus. The course features some tree lined fairways, fast greens, deep sand bunkers, and eight holes with water hazards. If golf course living is your dream, the Country Club of the North is the place to call home with luxurious, custom built homes and spectacular views.
There is always something to do in the Miami Valley. During the winter, root for the local hockey team, the Bombers, at the Nutter Center. In the spring and summer, take in a Dayton Dragons baseball game at Fifth Third Field. Patrons of the arts will love the Schuster Performing Arts Center, which hosts a wide variety of concerts, plays, and dance performances. Spend an afternoon exploring the Dayton Art Institute, take a walk along River Scape, do some shopping at the Second Street Market, or take in the history of flight at the Air Force Museum. There is truly something for everyone in the Miami Valley! Let us help you get acquainted with Beavercreek and the Miami Valley.
Housing Cost
The rolling, wooded terrain provides an attractive backdrop for the many residential neighborhoods in our community. Beavercreek is considered one of the most desirable and fastest growing suburbs with homes for all tastes and budgets. From charming, older neighborhoods to custom built homes, from mini-farms for horses to golf course communities, from starter homes to condos, Beavercreek has it all!
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $195,315
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 39,909. Beavercreek covers 26.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 850 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 45432 - Area code: 937
Weather
Beavercreek, OH climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 20.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Beavercreek is 39.41 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.38 Inches.
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wide variety educational programs are available to Beavercreek residents. Both public and private schools, including Christian Schools and Catholic schools, are available in the area. There are also many colleges and universities close by, including the University of Dayton, Wright State University, Central State University, Cedarville University, Wilberforce University, and Sinclair Community College.