At a Glance
Median Income
$137,383
$64,356 per capita
Home Value
$510,600
Zillow: $514,425
Median Rent
$1,353/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
18/100K
426/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
11.2% 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?
B+
3.7 / 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 $137,383 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,356. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,852 business establishments, including 547 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $510,600 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $514,425. Median rent is $1,353/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 18 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 426/100K.
Education
41.2% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,381
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density358/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,383
Per Capita$64,356
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value$510,600
Rent$1,353
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$514,425
Housing Units2,816
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent18/100K
Property426/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation900 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Dayton was built in 1996.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 547 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.