At a Glance
Median Income
$84,688
$48,000 per capita
Home Value
$875,000
Zillow: $823,626
Violent Crime
432/100K
5,400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
276 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dayton residents earn a median household income of $84,688 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,000. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $875,000 , 210% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $823,626. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 432 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,400/100K.
Education
48.8% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population103
Median Age65.8 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans94.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,688
Per Capita$48,000
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
F
Home Value$875,000
Rent
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$823,626
Housing Units113
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent432/100K
Property5,400/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,918 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute46 min
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dayton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.