Wilmington offers 1600 rental units, within a few minutes commute to the office. The Rental Market is considered tight, especially for two or three bedroom units. There are some one bedroom units available. A minimum one year lease is usually required. Apartments, townhouses and other rental units are abundantly available in the suburbs of Dayton and Cincinnati which are always expanding outward closer to Wilmington.
Mobile homes are in fairly widespread use and are readily available for purchase or rent.
The only public transportation that serves the NWSO ILN office area is a small cab service. This taxi service does not operate twenty four hours a day. There are three local car rental agencies in the city of Wilmington. A personal vehicle is an absolute must for all NWS employees. There is no commercial airport in Wilmington.