At a Glance
Median Income
$74,417
$35,059 per capita
Home Value
$169,500
Zillow: $223,170
Median Rent
$956/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
496/100K
4,842/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dayton residents earn a median household income of $74,417 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,059. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,253 business establishments, including 478 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $169,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,170. Median rent is $956/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 496 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,842/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,049
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,417
Per Capita$35,059
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$13,689M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,500
Rent$956
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$223,170
Housing Units541
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent496/100K
Property4,842/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation672 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Dayton was founded in 1827.
The median home in Dayton was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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