At a Glance
Home Value
$91,700
Zillow: $147,878
Violent Crime
445/100K
3,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
52.6% high school+
Unemployment
15.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Dayton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dayton a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $91,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,878. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,761/100K.
Education
2.6% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
52.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans58.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$16,695
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,108M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
Home Value$91,700
Rent
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$147,878
Housing Units20
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent445/100K
Property3,761/100K
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation235 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+52.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute42 min
Broadband10.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Dayton was founded in 1832.
The median home in Dayton was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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