City of Piqua

Piqua, Ohio boasts one of the most convenient and affordable locations in the U.S. Located on I-75, just 20 miles north from its intersection with I-70, Piqua is an integral part of the Dayton Region. With excellent access to markets, a well-trained workforce, diverse industries, and a low-cost business environment, Piqua provides the tools growing businesses need to compete in today’s changing economy.


The City of Piqua and the Dayton Region enjoy a competitive environment for starting and growing a business. With affordable land, economical transportation costs, and lower taxes, companies large and small find our community an ideal location for new investment. Our available Incentives & Financing also mean companies have the resources to grow and succeed.

Steeped in a rich industrial history that dates back to the early 1800s, Piqua’s diverse business community encompasses all of the region’s key Industry Concentrations. With a strong entrepreneurial and small business support network through organizations like the Dayton Development Coalition, the Entrepreneurs Center, and the Small Business Development Center at Edison Community College, start-ups and small businesses alike have access to the resources needed to grow and succeed.

Population

Total Population

20,543

Population
Growth Rate

0.15%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

27.200

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

8,749

Total Housing Units

9,432


Owner Occupied

5,454

Renter Occupied

3,295

Vacant

683

Median Home Value

$150,458


Average Home Value

$214,559

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.39%

Income Projection

Median Household

$68,172 $77,361


Average Household

$77,399 $86,314


Per Capita

$33,153 $37,316

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

732

Total Employed

11,483

Workers 16+

10,076

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

56

Employed

2,721

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

18

Employed

1,861

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

134

Employed

1,550

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

71

Employed

1,225

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

68

Employed

1,190

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

54

Employed

1,091

Some
High School

1,073

Graduated
High School

5,424

Associates
Degree

1,737

Bachelor's
Degree

1,383

Graduate
Degree

984

Average Commute Time

19 min.



Resident Commuters

7,125

Non-Resident Commuters

2,951

Drive Alone

7,997

Carpooled

953

Public

0

Work At Home

723

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09