Dayton, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
66 Population 66/sq mi density
$91,700 Home Value $147,878 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Dayton, AL

At a Glance

Home Value
$91,700
67% below
Zillow: $147,878
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
52.6% high school+
Unemployment
27.3%
658% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
43% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Home Value
33%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
758%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dayton a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population66
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,695
Unemployment27.3%
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%

Health

Obesity46.0%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.