At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$38,080 per capita
Home Value
$144,100
Zillow: $195,123
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
1,357/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
19.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 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
3.1 / 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 $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,080. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $144,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,123. Median rent is $1,086/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,357/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,703
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density4,387/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$38,080
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,100
Rent$1,086
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$195,123
Housing Units2,809
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent90/100K
Property1,357/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault36/100K
Burglary344/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation635 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Dayton was founded in 1867.
The median home in Dayton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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