I know this is coming from relators who have an interest in their own profit, but this incredibly disappointing in how it glazes over the very real issues Dayton has. School funding, public transit, exurb flight, crime (but more, the systemic issues that cause it), segregation. I believe the words "This is bad comedy" are most relevant. And if you are getting hit by quotes from a 1986 animated movie about robots, maybe you should reconsider your works. Also as a Chaminade Julienne graduate of '98, the people scared of downtown calling it not very nice, are actually part of Dayton's root cause problem. I knew this then and I know this now as a resident of Columbus' Short North. We all know what Being Scared Of That means. I'm saying canines can hear it, to be crystal clear.
I grew up among the Amish all my life and lived in Dayton for the past 8 years. There's nothing fascinating about this city. There's a reason everyone goes to other cities within the state.
I think you should have figured that out before you moved there. But California sucks too, because it's so expensive and the traffic is horrible. Maybe if you had moved to Columbus, your feelings would be different. I live in NYC, will retire in a couple of years. If I was young and starting out I'd head for Columbus or Pittsburgh, both being aff6and cosmopolitan. I live I. California for 15 years, SF Bay area, really grew to dislike it by the time I left. The last 23 years in NYC have been much more enjoyable, at least until covid hit. If you ate positioned to move again, do your research. I'm sure there is a happy place out there for you. Some rust belt locations are better than others. Dayton was a strange choice.
Just bought a house here in Dayton and didn't know what I'm getting myself into. I have a lot of positive thoughts and hopes for the city and it has a lot of potential to be great place (not that it ever wasn't). I'm a transplant from California and I moved here due to the cost of housing (not living - as the house I bought in Dayton would cost about half a million in California and that's what's amazing). I'm looking forward to what this city will have for me to enjoy and hopefully the city planners will help turn it around some more.
Hi Stevenimich Archangel! Thanks for the view and comment! It is astounding how much less expensive other states are compared to California. Overall, the Dayton area is really nice and has plenty of fun things to do and see. The surrounding suburbs are also very nice and inviting. We're glad you are liking it so far!
@@myshadowstalksme lol well, we are the heroin overdose capital of the US(I think we bounce around between number one and number five) but if you keep your wits about you and stay strapped you'll probably be fine. I've lived here my entire life, I'm 30 and although there's definitely plenty of shitty things in shitty places within the city of Dayton I'd say it overall is on the up and up, However the dayton mayor sure as hell isn't helping anything along.
So completely ignore the high crime, large amount of drug users, the lack of blue collar jobs, and the horrible schools? I've lived in 11 states and 4 countries and Dayton is the second worst city I've lived in. Now I definitely agree the traffic is great here as is the coffee/bars/restaurants and the bike paths.
I agree with you, the Dayton School District just is super crummy.... You'd be MUCH better off sending children to Beavercreek, Centerville, Tipp City or Troy City Schools.
i lived oin Dayton from 1941 to 1965. It was a nice place to grow up, but no longer. I returned to work near the oREGON dISTRICT FROM 1966 to 1970 at St Oauks Lutheran Church, 239 Watne Ve. It has now closed after 160 years. That's the story of Dayton.
I just moved here from St. Louis Mo I’m still debating if I like it or not😕not much to really do as far as night life. And so far my favorite place is the Oregon District and definitely the beautiful scenery on the trails.
If you're looking for trails dayton actually has some gems, Germantown metro park, John Bryan State Park, Bruckners nature center, The Narrows reserve, Taylorsville MetroPark, and more. I've lived there all my life and I'm about to get a bike, once you're on the freedom of two wheels there's actually a lot more places you'll be able to go and explore in Dayton, especially the old industrial sector's. But like I said before, speaking on crime...Don't come here unless you plan on staying frosty and strapped, you do that and the chances of you having a problem are very minimal.
Grew up on the west side... Left in 67 and never looked back....Why anyone from California would like Dayton is beyond me...The weather sucks and all the good jobs left years ago....They better hope Wright Pat never closes....
I lived there for 30 years. you missed so many cons.. how bout all the meth, drugs, the projects. Lmao don’t forget there’s a fight at every bar at 2:15 every night.. Oregon district? try not to get mugged, jumped or mass shootings..
Dayton was built up after WW2 when GM and Chrysler opened several plants lot of people moved up from Kentucky for the jobs and when they closed the plants it killed Dayton esp the east side. The biggest draw for me being born at Good Sam. My uncle the ticket man back in the 80’s is the close proximity to the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati festivals as well
I know this is kind of a sales pitch for the city, but if you're going to do cons you can't make it like "don't come if you don't like fun!" - that's not a con, that's a pro. Be honest about things this city needs improvement with.
the presenter is a realtor. realtors glance over the worst cons. there are well over 10, 000 derilect structures that are overdue to be torn town. the crime rate is very high. the cost of housing in dayton is cheap for a good reason, it's not a nice place to live. since the late 1960's the population has dropped way over 100, 000 people. the schools are plagued with problems. i'd look elsewhere.
Thanks for the comment Gary Brown. Yes, there's no doubt in this video that Tim is a Realtor. Whether you choose to move to this area or your company or career brings you here, it's usually best to concentrate on the good things verses the bad. Tim moved 8 times in 14 years with the US Air Force when he was active duty prior to his Real Estate career, Dayton is not even close to the worst of those cities/areas. However, it's all based on perspective, and we appreciate your input.
Same with the realtors trying to sell Cleveland as such a great place. It's not, I was born and raised there and watched the decline in population and the skyrocketing crime for years before finally leaving. They can "revitalize" all they want, but if they don't solve the crime and other major issues, it's just polishing a turd.
@@wyattearpswoman838 at a conference of inspectors in ohio, the city of toledo has given their bldg. dept a quota to tear down 300 housing units a year or else!!
@@LivinginDaytonOhio good things versus the bad. Verses is the word for blocks of poetic lines. Like for instance song verses versus the chorus. But also focusing on the good versus the bad is a fine thing to say but as a realtor you know there’s a line between glancing over a few minor details that paint would fix to make a sale and purposefully obscuring major damage and flaws just to flip a lemon. The real problem with this video - the part that makes people think this guy’s not from here at all - is that his cons list reads like a joke random sampling of stuff he saw in pictures, his pros list are all examples of things that are actually wrong here, and he doesn’t mention a single one of the actually nice things about living here.
The summers sound nice with temps in the 80s. In Austin, our summers are can be over 5 plus months with 3 straight months over 100 plus. I can't take the heat anymore!
What he doesn't tell you is that he doesn't cross the river to the west side, or that going to deep into the East is dangerous or that the north you can buy whatever you want and the south is a reck.. he doesn't tell you that walking downtown at night (or anywhere) is asking for trouble. And every corner has homeless asking for money. Also don't trust your neighbors and don't stick around at any gas station for too long
Also five rivers metroparks. There's tons of lovely parks with lots of stuff to do. I moved here 10 years ago from Los Angeles, yes due to the cost of living. I've met people that have spent their whole lives here and I tell them about stuff I've seen and done here and they have no idea what I'm talking about. Like any other place, it's what you make out of it. Some people will only find the worst stuff to make a big deal about and they don't even have anything to compare it too because they've never been out of the city.
I am looking for apartments or rooms for rent in a SAFE area in Dayton within the week.. I went and searched like 17 apartments and they're sketchy and I'm not trying to die. Hoping to find something safe for around 500-700 max per month. Do you or anyone in the comments know where I could look? So far what I've found are all shady areas.
love your videos!! Love to see this city in a positive spotlight! Im a dayton native. music producer and id love to provide some instrumentals for your videos if interested lol
