Dayton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Tippecanoe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,049 Population 912/sq mi density
$74,417 Median Income $35,059 per capita
$169,500 Home Value $236,889 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
73 Violent Crime/100K 805 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,417 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,500 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dayton, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,417
1% below
$35,059 per capita
Home Value
$169,500
40% below
Zillow: $236,889
Median Rent
$956/mo
18% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
81% below
805/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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)

Income
99%
Home Value
60%
Rent
82%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
19%
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 3.0% (17% 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 $236,889. 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 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 805/100K.

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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,049
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,417
Per Capita$35,059
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$13,689M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,500
Rent$956
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$236,889
Housing Units541
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent73/100K
Property805/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,581/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.