At a Glance
Median Income
$136,458
$57,411 per capita
Home Value
$235,000
Zillow: $205,721
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
12.6% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dayton residents earn a median household income of $136,458 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,411. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,450 business establishments, including 328 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $235,000 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,721. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
37.8% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population363
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,458
Per Capita$57,411
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,000
Rent
Ownership95.4%
Zillow$205,721
Housing Units168
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,943/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation608 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Dayton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 328 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.