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Dayton, IA
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Dayton, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Dayton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dayton residents earn a median household income of $67,396 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,425. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $106,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,498. Median rent is $542/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 787/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.