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Moraine, Ohio

Introduction to Moraine, Ohio

Moraine, Ohio, in Montgomery county, is 2 miles NW of Kettering, Ohio (center to center) and 39 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Dayton - Springfield metro area, the city is not isolated and is home to some 6,897 residents.

Moraine History

Moraine was originally a part of the Van Buren Township and eventually formed part of the City of Kettering. The residents of Moraine seceded from Kettering in 1953, and Moraine was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1957. Later, parts of Miami and Jefferson townships were annexed to the city. The community came to be called Moraine because of glacial deposits found in the region.

Moraine and Nearby Attractions

  • Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
  • Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark
  • Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village
  • Splash Moraine
  • Carriage Hill MetroPark

Things To Do In Moraine

Some of the museums nearby are the Trapshooting Hall of Fame, the Dayton Art Institute and the U.S. Air Force Museum. Historic sites to visit are the Dunbar House, Miamisburg Mound, the Paul Lawrence Dunbar House, and Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village. Recreational opportunities are available at Caesar Creek State Park, Carriage Hill MetroPark, and Eastwood MetroPark. Splash Moraine waterpark has a large wavepool, water slides, a lazy river, and many other attractions.

Moraine Transportation

James M Cox Dayton International is a major airport nearby.

Moraine Higher Education

Colleges near Moraine include Antioch College, Sinclair Community College, and Central State University.

High Points

Moraine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Moraine Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Moraine Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Moraine Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Moraine, OH

Comparing Moraine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men56
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime11
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