Dayton, OH

Dayton is a growing city. Many parts of Dayton-proper are still experiencing severe poverty but a few area are beginning to see gentrification. The area has moved away from the large-scale industry which has all but abandoned the area and now experiences a lot of growth through local entrepreneurs including a rich culture of Craft Beer brewing, tattoo shops, cafes, music, and a variety of other "fun" businesses. While Dayton, itself, is growing fast and the housing prices can be extremely cheap, one will find that the surrounding suburbs host a large portion of the local population and are not lacking in entertainment or cultural life. The metroparks are outstanding and bike trails are rapidly tying various areas together. Technology-wise, the area has two universities and a large Air Force base so one would find mostly enterprise-level organizations. There is a lot of potential to grow the local technology scene and Dayton hosts one of the largest HAM Radio festival annually.