Living in Huber Heights, Ohio
A 2026 guide for buyers and sellers
Huber Heights is a city of about 43,905 people (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2025 estimate) on the northeast side of the Dayton area, where Interstate 70 and Interstate 75 meet. Redfin reported a median sale price of $250,881 for the three months ending September 2026, and the main Montgomery County taxing district carried an effective residential rate of 59.14 mills for tax year 2025 (Montgomery County Treasurer). Wright-Patterson AFB is about 10 miles away, so the city is a common search area for buyers who work on base, as well as for anyone relocating to the Dayton region from another state or from overseas.
By Amanda Mullins, MBA, SRES, REALTOR® | eXp Realty | Updated October 23, 2026
Huber Heights, Ohio at a glance
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 1, 2025 estimate | 43,905 | U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts |
| Population, 2020 Census | 43,439 | U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts |
| Land area | 22.20 square miles | U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts |
| Median sale price, three months ending Sept. 2026 | $250,881 (up 8.4% year over year) | Redfin |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes, 2020 to 2024 | $177,300 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS |
| Owner-occupied housing rate, 2020 to 2024 | 70.9% | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS |
| Effective residential tax rate, main district (P70), tax year 2025 | 59.14 mills | Montgomery County Treasurer |
| Municipal income tax | 2.25% | City of Huber Heights |
Overview of Huber Heights
Huber Heights grew out of the former Wayne Township, which was settled in the early to mid-1800s. Suburban building began in 1956, and the township incorporated as the City of Huber Heights on January 23, 1981, according to Wikipedia. The city takes its name from Charles Huber, the developer who built many of the houses that later made up the city. Since then, Huber Heights has grown by annexing land to the north in Miami County, so a small share of the city sits across the county line.
The Census Bureau counted 38,101 residents in 2010 and 43,439 in 2020, and its July 1, 2025 estimate of 43,905 is up 1.1 percent from the April 2020 base. The city covers about 22.20 square miles of land (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts).
Location shapes daily life here. Wikipedia notes that the city's position near the I-70 and I-75 interchange has long drawn trucking and distribution companies, and the city has two exits on I-70 with shopping and restaurants clustered near them. The Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce, as summarized on Wikipedia, lists employers in the city such as ABF Freight System, Dayton Freight, Coca-Cola, Trimble Navigation, NDC Technologies, and Enginetics. A Buc-ee's travel center opened in Huber Heights in April 2026 (Wikipedia). The city also has a branch of the Dayton Metro Library, and the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority runs bus service in the city.
Housing and prices in Huber Heights
Redfin reported a median sale price of $250,881 in Huber Heights for the three months ending September 2026, up 8.4 percent from the same period a year earlier. Homes sold after a median of 31 days on the market, compared with 34 days a year before, and Redfin counted 197 homes sold in September 2026, up from 150 in September 2025. A three-month median reflects which homes happened to sell in that window, so a shift in the mix of sizes and ages can move it as much as a change in value.
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes at $177,300 for 2020 to 2024. That figure is based on what owners estimate their homes are worth and spans five years, so it runs below recent sale prices. The same survey reports that 70.9 percent of occupied homes in Huber Heights are owner-occupied, and the median gross rent was $1,258 a month for 2020 to 2024.
Because so much of the city was built in waves after 1956, buyers will see a wide range of ages and styles, from older ranch homes near the original subdivisions to newer construction on the annexed land to the north. For a buyer, that spread means two homes at a similar list price can differ a lot in roof age, mechanical systems, and updates. Amanda's appraisal background is useful here. She reviews the comparable sales behind a list price, checks whether condition and updates support it, and flags items worth a closer look at inspection.
For sellers, the same detail matters in reverse. A pricing plan built on true comparable sales in your section of the city, rather than a citywide median, helps you avoid sitting on the market or leaving money on the table. If you own a home in Huber Heights, a home value estimate based on recent nearby sales is a practical place to start.
Property taxes in Huber Heights
Ohio property tax depends on the taxing district a parcel sits in, and Huber Heights has several.
For tax year 2025, payable in 2026, the Montgomery County Treasurer lists an effective residential rate of 59.14 mills for the main Huber Heights City taxing district (code P70). Ohio taxes homes on 35 percent of the county Auditor's market value, so 59.14 mills works out to about $2,070 a year for each $100,000 of market value, before credits such as the homestead exemption or the owner-occupancy reduction where they apply.
The same Treasurer rate sheet lists two other Huber Heights City districts in Montgomery County at 54.24 mills (code P70-2) and 58.79 mills (code P70-3). Those are about $1,898 and $2,058 a year per $100,000 of market value. Homes in the Miami County part of the city are valued by the Miami County Auditor and billed at Miami County rates, which this guide does not list. Check the exact parcel before you budget.
Huber Heights also has a municipal income tax of 2.25 percent, in effect since January 1, 2015, according to the City of Huber Heights and the Ohio Department of Taxation. If you work in a different Ohio city, ask your employer or a tax professional how credits for tax paid elsewhere apply to you.
Commute and getting around
Huber Heights sits next to two interstates, which shortens many regional drives. The figures below are no-traffic estimates from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), measured from the Huber Heights city government center at 6131 Taylorsville Road. Allow more time at rush hour.
| From Huber Heights to | Distance | Drive time (no traffic) |
|---|---|---|
| Wright-Patterson AFB, Gate 19B (Area A) | about 10 miles | about 18 minutes |
| Downtown Dayton | about 9 miles | about 17 minutes |
| Downtown Springfield | about 19 miles | about 24 minutes |
The Census Bureau reports a mean travel time to work of 22.7 minutes for Huber Heights residents for 2020 to 2024. The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority provides bus service in the city (Wikipedia). Dayton International Airport is a short drive west of the city, and I-70 runs east toward Springfield and Columbus and west toward Indianapolis.
Who Huber Heights suits
Huber Heights draws buyers from many backgrounds. It tends to fit people who want:
- A shorter drive to Wright-Patterson AFB. Service members and civilian employees on base often compare Huber Heights with nearby Fairborn and Beavercreek. If you are using a VA loan, Amanda's guide to VA loans near Wright-Patterson AFB and her overview of Wright-Patterson AFB BAH rates explain the basics.
- Quick interstate access. Buyers who travel for work, or who split time between Dayton, Springfield, and Columbus, use the I-70 and I-75 interchange daily.
- A wide price range. With a Redfin median near $251,000 and a large stock of homes built over several decades, buyers can compare many options within one city.
- A long-distance move. Buyers relocating from another state or from overseas can tour, review comparables, and plan an offer remotely. Amanda's relocation services page covers how that works.
Working with Amanda in Huber Heights
Amanda Mullins spent more than 13 years in residential appraisal management before she started representing buyers and sellers. On a purchase, that means she studies the comparable sales behind a list price, notes condition items that could affect an appraisal, and helps you write an offer that holds up when the lender's appraiser arrives. On a sale, she builds the price from the same kind of evidence an appraiser will use.
She works with clients across Montgomery, Miami, Clark, Greene, and nearby counties, and she can handle the early steps of a long-distance move by phone or a virtual meeting. When you are ready, Request a Time to Talk and share your timeline, budget, and must-haves.
Frequently asked questions
Request a Time to Talk
If you are thinking about buying or selling in Huber Heights, or you are moving here from another state or from overseas, a short conversation about your timeline, budget, and must-haves is a good first step. Amanda meets by phone or a virtual meeting, so you can start before you arrive in Ohio.
(317) 750-6316Get a home value estimate if you own a home in Huber Heights and want to know what it may sell for, based on recent comparable sales.
Amanda Mullins, MBA, SRES, REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Ohio License #2021006208 | 301 N Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45504 | (317) 750-6316 | amullinsmba@gmail.com
About Amanda Mullins
Amanda Mullins, MBA, SRES, REALTOR® with eXp Realty in Springfield, Ohio, spent more than 13 years in residential appraisal management before she started helping buyers and sellers, so she reads a house and its comparable sales the way an appraisal reviewer would. She was named the 2026 RateMyAgent Agent of the Year for Champaign County and a 2026 RateMyAgent Top 5 Agent for Clark County, and she is a member of the Ohio REALTORS President's Sales Club (2024, 2025, and 2026).
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Huber Heights city, Ohio (V2025 population estimates; 2020 and 2010 Census; 2020 to 2024 ACS housing, rent, and commute figures): https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/huberheightscityohio/PST045225
- Redfin, Huber Heights Housing Market, data through September 2026: https://www.redfin.com/city/9324/OH/Huber-Heights/housing-market
- Montgomery County Treasurer, Rates of Taxation for 2025 (Payable 2026): https://www.mcrealestate.org/pdffiles/taxrates/Taxrate_2025.pdf
- City of Huber Heights, Income Tax: https://www.hhoh.org/241/Income-Tax
- Ohio Department of Taxation, Municipal Income Tax Rate Table: https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1741618460/tax.ohio.gov/muni-net-profit/municipal.tax.rate-3.7.25.pdf
- Wikipedia, Huber Heights, Ohio (history, geography, economy, transportation): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huber_Heights,_Ohio
- Drive distances and times: OpenStreetMap data via the OSRM routing service, checked October 23, 2026, from 6131 Taylorsville Road.