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Yellow Springs, OH

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The colorful, quirky Ohio village everyone loves

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Yellow Springs has proclaimed themselves as “everyone’s favorite place” and it isn’t hard to see why. This eclectic village is a balanced mix of urban and rural with a bustling downtown and pastoral neighborhoods surrounded by farms, orchards, and wineries. The town is known for its recreational attractions, quirky downtown shops, and unique restaurants. The community embraces living an active lifestyle, spending their free time enjoying the surrounding natural areas. Visit the Glen Helen Nature Preserve where you can explore 1000 acres of wildflowers, limestone cliffs with waterfalls, 400-year-old trees, and the yellow spring the town is named after. John Bryan State Park on the outskirts of town is another popular destination excellent for adventure, featuring areas for camping and rock climbing.

Downtown is a must-see destination with eccentric stores and delectable eateries and bars. Immerse yourself in literary dreamscapes at Dark Star Books, an independent bookstore offering thousands of books, games, comics, graphic novels, and geek culture memorabilia. The bookstore specializes in metaphysics and science fiction so come here for all your fandom needs. Enjoy food trucks, live music, and craft beer along the Little Miami Scenic Trail at Devil Wind Brewing.

Yellow Springs is known for its vibrant arts scene as well. The arts community has theater groups, a summer Shakespeare series, an annual arts festival, a chamber music series, and an award-winning public school music program. This colorful town is also home to Antioch College, a private liberal arts school.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Yellow Springs, OH is $749 for one bedroom, $781 for two bedrooms, and $958 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yellow Springs has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$749/month
647 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

59

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Mills Lawn Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

300 Students

5
out of 10

Yellow Springs/Mckinney High School

Public

Grades 7-12

353 Students

7
out of 10

Yellow Springs/Mckinney High School

Public

Grades 7-12

353 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Glen Helen Nature Preserve
  • Raptor Center
  • John Bryan State Park
  • Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
  • Twin Towers Park

Airports

  • James M Cox Dayton International

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