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Xenia, Ohio

Introduction to Xenia, Ohio

Xenia, Ohio, in Greene county, is 12 miles E of Kettering, Ohio and 45 miles NE of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city is in the Dayton - Springfield area. There are 24,164 residents in Xenia.

Xenia History

Xenia was established in 1803 after John Paul purchased about 2,000 acres of land in this region. He also influenced the county commissioners to have the town seat located in this area. The name “Xenia,” which means hospitality in Greek, was suggested by Rev. Robert Armstrong and approved through a ballot. The area was officially incorporated in 1817 and attained city-hood in 1834.

Xenia and nearby Attractions

  • Greene County Fairgrounds
  • Xenia Golf Club
  • Shawnee Run
  • Sel Arnovitz Park
  • African American Museum Association
  • Historical Society of Greene County

Things To Do In Xenia

A walking or biking tour of Xenia is an inviting idea, as the city has preserved its history in the unique architecture of its neighborhoods. Xenia is also called “The Bicycle Capital of the Midwest” because of its extensive network of walking trails and bike paths, which pass through several miles of scenic views. The Greene Trails Cycling Classic is a popular annual event in which bicycling families from across the Midwest participate.

Xenia Transportation

Air transportation is available from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.

Xenia Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are available at Cedarville University, University of Dayton and Sinclair Community College.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Xenia Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Xenia, OH

Comparing Xenia 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

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