Medway offers country living close to Dayton
Medway is a quiet suburb that runs along the Mad River north of Dayton. The community was first developed in the early 19th century and given the name Medway for its location between Dayton and Springfield. While its history is primarily agricultural, today, the area’s biggest employer is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, located just south of town in nearby Fairborn. “It’s great if you’re looking for a quieter living experience,” says Realtor and lifelong area resident Theresa Jennings of Re/Max Victory. “You can still get to the city pretty easily, but it feels more like a small town out there.”
A variety of home styles, from double-wides to farmhouses
Ranch-style houses, split-levels, two-story farmhouses and double-wides can all be found around Medway. While farmhouses with a bit of acreage attached occasionally hit the market, most homes in the community are on smaller city-style lots. Most of these homes sell for between $150,000 and $370,000, though properties on larger lots can go for more. Manufactured homes typically sell for between $25,000 and $90,000.
Lots of nearby trails and preserves
There’s not much in the way of city parks in Medway, but there are a variety of nature preserves in and around the community. Estel Wenrick Wetlands Preserve, a 255-acre tract popular with birders and hikers, is just east of Medway and offers boardwalks, blue herons and wildflowers. Nearby Park Layne maintains additional green space, including Raynor Park and the Medlake Baseball and Softball Park, which is slated for a walking-path renovation and a new concessions building in 2025. For longer hikes or living-history weekends, locals head six miles northeast to George Rogers Clark Park, where wooded paths circle Hosterman Lake on the site of the 1780 Battle of Piqua.
A short drive to nearby shops and restaurants
Medway is composed almost entirely of residential and agricultural developments, so locals in search of shopping or dining options generally have to look outside the community. They don’t have to look far, though. There are a number of highly rated restaurants within a 5-mile drive, including popular country diner Mel-O-Dee Restaurant in Park Layne. It’s about 7 miles by car to the Walmart and Meijer Supermarket in Huber Heights, and a number of other grocery stores and shops are similarly close. “It’s only around 20 minutes to get into downtown Dayton, too,” Jennings says. “So if you’re looking for dining or entertainment, they’re easy to find.”
Tecumseh School District public schools
The local schools are part of the Tecumseh School District, which has a C-plus rating on Niche. Park Layne Elementary School has a B-plus rating, while both Tecumseh Middle School and Tecumseh High have C-pluses. Tecumseh High offers a College Credit Plus program that allows students to take courses at nearby colleges, including Wright State University.
Easy to get to events in Dayton
The local event schedule is fairly sparse, though local service clubs do regularly host community events, like the annual volunteer cleanup at Wenrick Wetlands. Residents looking for major festivals or big-ticket entertainment generally head to Dayton itself, which hosts a variety of major events throughout the year, including the Dayton Greek Festival and a large Oktoberfest celebration.
Neaby interstates make for simple commuting
Medway sits just north of Interstates 70 and 675, which connect it to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the greater Dayton area. There’s no public transportation in the area, so locals generally rely on cars to get around. The main entrance to the Air Force base is roughly 7 miles away from Medway, while Downtown Dayton is about 15 miles away. It’s a 17-mile drive to Dayton International Airport, which is located due west of Medway.
