Dayton, NJ

New Jersey · Middlesex County · New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro

Dayton is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,241. Residents earn $141,308 per year, which is 88% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

8,241 Population 3,420/sq mi density

$141,308 Median Income $55,295 per capita

$471,700 Home Value $642,502 Zillow

$1,969 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

100 Violent Crime/100K 681 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$141,308 median income, 5.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$471,700 home value, $1,969/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

100 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

69.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $141,308

88% higher than US avg

Home Value $471,700

67% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 100/100K

74% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 69.9%

107% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,969

69% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 22.6%

30% lower than US avg

Unemployment 5.8%

61% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.2%

90% lower than US avg

How Dayton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,241

Median Age40.4 yrs

Density3,420/mi²

Male / Female52% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 28%

Veterans1.9%

Economy

Median Income$141,308

Per Capita$55,295

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty1.2%

County GDP$86,705M

Commute35 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$471,700

Rent$1,969

Ownership84.8%

Zillow$642,502

Housing Units2,873

Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

Violent100/100K

Property681/100K

Health

Obesity22.6%

Uninsured6.3%

Smoking6.9%

Depression10.8%

Heart Disease3.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain47.5 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation108 ft (33 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+69.9%

High School+95.7%

Graduate+27.4%

School Score6.75

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%

Commute35 min

Broadband96.7%

EV Stations1

Libraries32

Is Dayton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dayton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Dayton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dayton is $141,308, which is significantly higher than the national average / 88% above $75,149. This places Dayton among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dayton is $471,700, making it a premium housing market at 67% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,969 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Dayton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 100 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 681 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.

Education

Dayton is a highly educated community / 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Dayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Dayton has a population of 8,241 with a density of 3,420 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.5% female and 51.5% male. The city is predominantly White (27.5%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 6.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 44.9% of residents, while 55.1% speak Spanish. 1.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 7.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 95.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

8,241

Total Population

3,420

People / sq mi

40.4yrs

Median Age

4% above US avg

2.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%

Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Dayton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 44.9%

43% below US avg

Spanish 55.1%

311% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Dayton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dayton is $141,308, which is 88% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,295 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,585, 11% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants. The cost of living index is 108.8, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 20.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dayton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$141,308
	88% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$55,295
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,585
IRS Avg AGI	$97,759
Gini Index	0.432 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.8%
	61% above US avg
Poverty Rate	1.2%
	90% below US avg
Establishments (County)	25,382
County GDP	$86,705M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,863
Healthcare	2,497
Retail	2,447
Manufacturing	649

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$10,677
	205% above US avg
Cost of Living	108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.26%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	35.3 min
Drive Alone	65.9%
Public Transit	5.9%
Work from Home	20.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Dayton is $471,700, 67% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $642,502, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97.4% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,969 (69% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,759 for a one-bedroom to $2,132 for a two-bedroom apartment. 84.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,873 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1988. The average annual property tax is $10,677 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$471,700
	67% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$642,502
Median List Price	$602,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$602,450
$/Sq Ft	$318
Homes Sold	4
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.4%
Price Drops	33.3%
Inventory	15

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,969
	69% above US avg
Rent Burden	30.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,599
1 Bedroom	$1,759
2 Bedrooms	$2,132
3 Bedrooms	$2,658
4 Bedrooms	$3,005

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	84.8%
Owner-Occupied	84.8%
Renter-Occupied	15.2%
Housing Units	2,873
Median Year Built	1988

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$10,677
	205% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.26%

In Dayton, 22.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 3.6% of residents, below the national average. 27.4% have high blood pressure. 6.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 13.7% report binge drinking. 19.9% are physically inactive, below the national average. 10.8% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 11.7% experience frequent mental distress. 6.3% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,106. The dentist ratio is 1:1,123. 97.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Dayton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	22.6%
	30% below US avg
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart Disease	3.6%
High Blood Pressure	27.4%
Asthma	7.3%
COPD	2.7%
Cancer	5.4%
Stroke	1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	6.9%
	51% below US avg
Binge Drinking	13.7%
Physical Inactivity	19.9%
Depression	10.8%
Mental Distress	11.7%
Physical Distress	7.9%
Short Sleep	37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.8%
Uninsured	6.3%
	27% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,106
Dentists	1:1,123
Mental Health	1:427
Checkup Rate	78.8%
Dental Visits	71.6%
Premature Death	5,499/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.1/10
Exercise Access	97.0%
Healthcare Facilities	2,497

Dayton has a violent crime rate of 100 per 100,000 residents, 74% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 681 per 100,000, 65% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 64 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Dayton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Dayton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	99.6/100K
	74% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	680.8/100K
	65% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	64
Traffic Accidents	122
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Dayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	108 ft (33 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density	3,420/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3779°N, 74.5078°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Middlesex County County
Nearest Airport	Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 23.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.96"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0452 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	12.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	47.4 / 100
Community Resilience	45.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	41 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	130 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	127 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	40 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	129 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	14 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	57 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	66 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	110 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	55 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	127 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	43 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	40 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	128 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	81 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	116 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	112 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	106 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	99 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	41 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2014	Arthur	Category 1	285 km
2012	Sandy	Category 2	257 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	257 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	196 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	88 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

266 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 188 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	50 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	87 km	3
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	25 km	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	81 km	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	1 km	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	88 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	47 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	56 km	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	25 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	49 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	27 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	32 km	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	20 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	69 km	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	38 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	74 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	51 km	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	97 km	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	88 km	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	44 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	128 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	45 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	87 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	97 km
1995	GREENWOOD STATE FOREST	21,271	63 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	77 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	78 km
1999	BASS RIVER	12,129	79 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	66 km
2023	ALLEN ROAD	6,213	81 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	61 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	91 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	65 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	42 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	66 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	74 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	79 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	43 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	67 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	41 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	75 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	58 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,625	79 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	3.0 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	4.0 in
April	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.5 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in
July	75°F (24°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.8 in

Dayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.0").

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Dayton is located in Middlesex County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 107% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. 27.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 52.5% of the vote, a 8-point margin. 96.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 32 public libraries serving the community. 2,497 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 65.9% of workers drive alone to work, while 5.9% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%

D 52.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	64
Traffic Accidents	122
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	69.9%
	107% above US avg
High School+	95.7%
Graduate Degree+	27.4%
School Test Score	6.75

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	3,420/sq mi
Total Area	2.1 sq mi
County	Middlesex County County

Services

Broadband Access	96.7%
Avg Download Speed	117.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	45.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	32
Healthcare Facilities	2,497
Restaurants	1,863
Retail Stores	2,447

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	35.3 min
Drive Alone	65.9%
Public Transit	5.9%
Work from Home	20.5%

Average costs for common services in Dayton. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$272 ($163–$435)
Specialist Visit	$381 ($218–$598)
Urgent Care Visit	$218 ($109–$381)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,394 ($870–$5,440)
Dental Cleaning	$141 ($82–$218)
Dental Filling	$272 ($163–$435)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$49 ($27–$82)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$82 ($54–$131)
Brake Pad Replacement	$326 ($163–$544)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$82)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$653 ($435–$1,088)
Battery Replacement	$218 ($109–$381)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$109 ($65–$163)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$98 ($54–$152)
HVAC Repair	$435 ($163–$870)
HVAC System Install	$7,616 ($4,352–$13,056)
Roof Repair	$1,088 ($435–$2,176)
Roof Replacement	$9,792 ($5,984–$16,320)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,632 ($544–$3,808)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,320 ($5,440–$32,640)
DUI Defense	$5,440 ($2,176–$10,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,632 ($870–$3,264)
Will Preparation	$544 ($218–$1,088)
Trust Preparation	$2,720 ($1,088–$5,440)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$49)
Women's Haircut	$60 ($33–$109)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$163 ($82–$272)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$49)
Pedicure	$44 ($27–$71)
Massage (1 Hour)	$87 ($54–$141)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.46 ($3.26–$5.98)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.81 ($2.72–$5.44)
Loaf of Bread	$4.13 ($2.72–$5.98)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.90 ($3.26–$7.07)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.98 ($4.35–$8.16)
Rice (per lb)	$1.09 ($0.65–$1.96)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$152 ($87–$272)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$163)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$131)
Internet (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$109)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$71 ($33–$109)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$92 ($54–$163)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$218 ($82–$544)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,176 ($1,306–$3,808)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$141)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.70–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$109 ($33–$272)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($16–$82)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,306 ($653–$2,720)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,088 ($544–$2,176)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$435 ($218–$762)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$109)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,088 ($435–$2,720)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,600 ($5,440–$32,640)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$65 ($33–$109)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$109 ($54–$218)
Dog Grooming	$65 ($33–$109)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$82)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$326 ($163–$544)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$218 ($109–$435)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,359
Toddler	$1,339
Preschool	$1,339
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$882
Toddler	$897
Preschool	$840

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Middlesex County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	57,785	5,039	$65,692	0.94
Transportation & Warehousing	49,945	1,304	$57,723	2.74
Professional & Technical Services	40,554	3,801	$138,687	1.35
Retail Trade	37,013	2,280	$45,485	0.86
Administrative & Waste Services	36,294	1,452	$59,294	1.43
Manufacturing	30,859	823	$98,523	0.87
Wholesale Trade	29,544	1,504	$91,117	1.74
Accommodation & Food Services	24,122	1,752	$30,270	0.62
Construction	15,202	1,448	$97,391	0.67
Other Services	12,933	1,707	$69,962	1.00
Finance & Insurance	11,920	847	$166,275	0.68
Management of Companies	7,626	122	$263,573	1.05
Information & Technology	5,903	332	$125,372	0.73
Real Estate	5,786	706	$85,856	0.87
Arts & Entertainment	4,327	206	$30,227	0.60
Educational Services	3,724	312	$40,408	0.42
Unclassified	1,596	1,326	$52,793	2.66
Utilities	955	38	$144,576	0.58
Agriculture & Forestry	326	26	$43,011	0.09
Mining & Oil/Gas	63	9	$106,992	0.04

Schools in Dayton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Indian Fields Elementary School	Elementary	565	53	10.7:1

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Radio Stations near Dayton

53 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WALM HD	christian, christian music	MP3 320 kbps
Ambient Sleeping Pill	ambient, meditation	MP3 256 kbps
Classic Vinyl HD Opus	1930, 1940	OGG 192 kbps
Bloomberg AM New York, NY	business news	AAC+ 32 kbps
WNYC 93.9 FM	news	AAC+ 31 kbps
__80s HITS	70s, 80s	MP3 128 kbps
The Bluegrass Jamboree	americana, bluegrass	MP3 192 kbps
WNYC-FM 93.9 New York Public Radio	information, new york city	MP3 96 kbps
70sRadio (MRG.fm)	1970, 1970s	MP3 128 kbps
WFMU	experimental, freeform	AAC+ 256 kbps
Sfliny 70s Classic Rock	70s rock, classic rock	MP3 320 kbps
70's Hits DJ Jan The Man	70s, classic hits	MP3 128 kbps
Drone Radio (MRG.fm)	ambient, ambient and relaxation music	MP3 128 kbps
60sRadio (MRG.fm)	1960, 1960s	MP3 128 kbps
Midnite Radio - The Original?	20s, 30s	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Jazz Channel	jazz, jazz fusion	MP3 128 kbps
JazzRadio (MRG.fm)	classic jazz, cool jazz	MP3 128 kbps
BluesRadio (MRG.fm)	blues, blues rock	MP3 128 kbps
AmbientRadio (MRG.fm)	ambient, ambient and relaxation music	MP3 128 kbps
Frisky Classics [http]	—	MP3 96 kbps
Ambiant Sleeping Pill	—	MP3 128 kbps
Free FM Chill New York	#80s, #90s	MP3 320 kbps
Jammin Oldies Radio - Jammin 105	oldies	AAC+ 128 kbps
BMFR - Blues Music Fan Radio	blues	MP3 320 kbps
WPRB 103.3 FM - Princeton, NJ	commercial, freeform	AAC 96 kbps
Mustbe5 Radio	afrobeat, electronic	AAC 192 kbps
WHTK AM Rochester, NY, USA Sports AM 1280	—	AAC 24 kbps
Bust.club	podcast	UNKNOWN
93.1 AMOR (Bachata y Más )	bachata, latino	AAC 127 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Everything Channel	ambient, bonkwave	MP3 128 kbps
90sRadio (MRG.fm)	1990s, 90's	MP3 128 kbps
94.5PST	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
WQXR Holiday Channel	christmas, christmas music	MP3 128 kbps
Vintage Obscura Radio	obscure, rare groove	MP3 64 kbps
Rockin´ 626	—	MP3 320 kbps
WRSU	university radio	AAC 128 kbps
WDVR	community radio, family	MP3
KOL BRAMAH 107.9 FM LAKEWOOD	—	MP3 128 kbps
WJKR-DB Jo Khool Radio	smooth jazz	MP3
The Indie Beat Radio - Spoken Word Channel	drama, educational	MP3 128 kbps
The Lot	eclectic	UNKNOWN
R I B Web Radio	—	MP3 192 kbps
Sfliny - Country	country	MP3 320 kbps
MARTINAIR	hip hop, rap	MP3
Sfliny 70's Classic Rock	70s, classic rock	MP3 320 kbps
WQRS-FM 98.3 The GOAT	—	AAC 64 kbps
WPAT-FM	—	AAC 127 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Pop Channel	alternative pop, indie	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - NHAM Channel	—	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Rock Channel	alternative rock, indie	MP3 128 kbps
Planet HipHop (MRG.fm)	hip hop, hip-hop	MP3 128 kbps
Galattica FM >>FastMix<	80s, dance	AAC
WVOR Sunny102.3	soft rock	AAC 24 kbps

Campgrounds Near Dayton

1 campgrounds found near Dayton.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CAMP GATEWAY - STATEN ISLAND	4.5/5	7	Free

National Parks Near Dayton

148 national parks and monuments found near Dayton.

Park	Type	Fee
Abbott Marshland	State Park	Free
African Burial Ground National Monument	National Monument	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allamuchy Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Barnegat	State Park	Free
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park	State Park	Free
Bayswater Point State Park	State Park	Free
Bear Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Bellevue State Park	State Park	Free
Benjamin Rush State Park	State Park	Free
Big Pocono State Park	State Park	Free
Blauvelt State Park	State Park	Free
Braen-Stone Industries Inc.	State Park	Free
Broad Channel American Park	State Park	Free
Browns Point Park	State Park	Free
Buck Mountain	State Park	Free
Camp Zehnder	State Park	Free
Castle Clinton National Monument	National Monument	Free
Cheesequake State Park	State Park	Free
Cranberry Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library)	State Park	Free
Delaware River Access State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$10
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park	State Park	Free
Division of Parks and Forestry Park	State Park	Free
Donald J. Trump State Park	State Park	Free
Double Trouble State Park	State Park	Free
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Edison State Park	State Park	Free
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Free
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park	State Park	Free
Evansburg State Park	State Park	Free
Farny State Park	State Park	Free
FDR Four Freedoms State Park Park	State Park	Free
Federal Hall National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Federal Land	State Park	Free
Fort Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Fox Point State Park	State Park	Free
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park	State Park	Free
Gantry Plaza State Park	State Park	Free
Gateway National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
General Grant National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Goose Pond Mountain	State Park	Free
Gouldsboro State Park	State Park	Free
Governors Island National Monument	National Monument	Free
Greenwood Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hacklebarney State Park	State Park	Free
Hamilton Grange National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Hamilton Marsh State Park	State Park	Free
Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum	State Park	Free
Haverstraw Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Hawk Island State Park	State Park	Free
Hempstead Lake State Park	State Park	Free
High Point State Park	State Park	Free
High Tor State Park	State Park	Free
Hook Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Hopatcong State Park	State Park	Free
Hopewell Park	State Park	Free
Hudson River Park	State Park	Free
Hutchinson River Pkwy Lands	State Park	Free
Independence National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$1
Inland Blue Acres	State Park	Free
Island Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Jones Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Musconetcong State Park	State Park	Free
Liberty State Park	State Park	Free
Limited Practical Use Program	State Park	Free
Long Pond Ironworks State Park	State Park	Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River	National Wild and Scenic River	Free
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$30
Lusscroft Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Marsha P. Johnson State Park	State Park	Free
McEvoy Tract	State Park	Free
Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Monmouth Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Morristown National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Mount Laurel State Park	State Park	Free
National Parks of New York Harbor		Free
Neshaminy State Park	State Park	Free
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve	National Reserve	Free
Nockamixon State Park	State Park	Free
Nyack Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Osmun Forest	State Park	Free
Palisades State Park	State Park	Free
Palmyra Cove Nature Park	State Park	Free
Parvin State Park	State Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail	State Park	Free
Pequest River Grny	State Park	Free
Pigeon Swamp State Park	State Park	Free
Pimple Hills	State Park	Free
Princeton Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Promised Land State Park	State Park	Free
Pyramid Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Ralph Stover State Park	State Park	Free
Rancocas State Park	State Park	Free
Raritan River Confluence State Park	State Park	Free
Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet	State Park	Free
Ridley Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Ringwood State Park	State Park	Free
RMH / Scenic Hudson Land Trust	State Park	Free
Roberto Clemente State Park	State Park	Free
Rockefeller State Park Preserve	State Park	Free
Rockland Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Rutgers Community Park	State Park	Free
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Sakmann	State Park	Free
Shirazi	State Park	Free
Shirley Chisholm State Park	State Park	Free
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site	State Park	Free
Soldiers and Sailors	State Park	Free
Statue Of Liberty National Monument	National Monument	Free
Stephens State Park	State Park	Free
Sterling Forest State Park	State Park	Free
Stonewall National Monument	National Monument	Free
Stow Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Sussex Branch Trail	State Park	Free
Swartswood State Park	State Park	Free
Tallman Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
The Cauffiel Estate	State Park	Free
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Thomas Edison National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$10
Tobyhanna State Park	State Park	Free
Troy Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Tyler State Park	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
Valley Forge National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Valley Stream State Park	State Park	Free
Voorhees State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
Wawayanda State Park	State Park	Free
Wawayanda State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Dayton

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	7,898	$107,986
2015	7,388	$118,071
2017	7,549	$121,875
2019	7,576	$120,647
2021	8,185	$127,975
2023	8,241	$141,308

Museums in Dayton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
RIDER UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6098955588	$207,835,211
FITZ RANDOLPH OBSERVATORY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8006226767	$162,392,000
MILBERG GALLERY FOR THE GRAPHIC ARTS	ART MUSEUM			$162,392,000
PEYTON OBSERVATORY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8006226767	$162,392,000
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		6092583788	$162,392,000
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM			$162,392,000
GRUSS GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM			$75,826,825
MORRIS AND DOROTHY HIRSCH RESEARCH LIBRARY OF HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE STUDIES	GENERAL MUSEUM		9085261200	$62,614,577
PLANETARIUM AT RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		9085261200	$62,614,577
GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE	ART MUSEUM		6096891040	$4,236,205
HISTORIC MORVEN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6099248144	$1,187,320
MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7324621466	$819,422
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PRINCETON NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6099216748	$650,599
KIDSBRIDGE	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		6095810239	$383,867
COSTUME SOCIETY OF AMERICA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7572212668	$266,978
NATIONAL GUARD MILITIA MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY	GENERAL MUSEUM			$106,808
MERCHANTS AND DROVERS TAVERN MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1632 SAINT GEORGES AVE	7323810441	$98,976
PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	500 MERCER RD		$94,940
MEADOWS FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$69,089
SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		9082184108	$68,324
BORDENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	302 FARNSWORTH AVENUE	6092981740	$66,904
CRANBURY HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6098601889	$62,607
HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3138752264	$56,096
JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM OF MONMOUTHCTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	310 MOUNTS CORNER DR	7322526990	$56,096
JERSEY CENTRAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$38,169
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PLAINFIELD NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9087555831	$32,756
LAWRENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 2065		$17,152
ITALIAN AMERICAN NATIONAL HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM	PO BOX 3442	6095869010	$12,218
ABRAHAM STAATS HOUSE	HISTORY MUSEUM		7324695836	$6,036
SAYEN HOUSE & GARDENS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$2,754
78TH DIVISION HISTORICAL HOLDING	GENERAL MUSEUM	91 SOUTH TRUMAN DRIVE	7328672039
BARRON ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM		7326340413
BATTLEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2 WATER STREET
BOBDOLL TRENTON MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6092758911
BONSAI MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	250 WOODBRIDGE CTR # S305	7327261515
BRANCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9087222124
CAMP OLDEN CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE AND MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	2202 KUSER RD	6095858900
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2 FRONT ST	6092983700
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		9085950001
CLARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CRANBURY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6096552611
DUNELLEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EAST BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EAST BRUNSWICK MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7322571508
EAST BRUNSWICK MUSEUM CORPORATION HISTORIC DISTRICT OF OLD B	GENERAL MUSEUM	16 MAPLE ST
EDISON MEMORIAL TOWER	GENERAL MUSEUM		7325493299
EDISON MUSEUM AND TOWER	GENERAL MUSEUM		7324944194
EDUCATION THROUGH RENOVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6313266276
ENSLEY-MOUNT-BUCKALEW HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7325212040
ERDMAN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8006226767
FLEETWOOD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
FRANKLIN INN-VAN LIEW HOMESTEAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9082317110
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7325779766
GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6095864800
GARDENERS OF SOMERSET VALLEY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
GEOLOGY HALL	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		7329327243
GOMBIN JEWISH HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GREEN BROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7326270797
GRIGGSTOWN HISTORICA SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9083593589
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HAMILTON	6095851686
HERITAGE TRAIL ASSOCIATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7323568856
HIGHTSTOWN-EAST WINDSOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6093719580
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AMBOY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	100 HAROLD HOFFMAN PLAZA
HOYT DOLL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9087223782
INVENTION FACTORY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		6093962002
JAMESBURG HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	203 BUCKELEW AVENUE	7325212040
JANE VOORHEES ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		7329327237
JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CENTRAK NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322494894
KEARNY COTTAGE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322931090
KINGSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 323
MADISON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7325662108
MEADOW LAKES - THE ROBERT A. WINTERS ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	300 ETRA ROAD
MERCER HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6093923100
METLAR-BODINE HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7324638363
METUCHEN EDISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
METZ BICYCLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7324627363
MILLSTONE VALLEY PRESERVATION COALTITION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MONUMENT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		9083598582
MUSEUM OF COMPUTER ART	ART MUSEUM
NESHANIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE FOR LEARNING AND PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW JERSEY MUSEUM OF AGRICULTURE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7322140077
NJ OFFICE OF HISTORIC SITES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6097770238
NORTH BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NORTH JERSEY ELECTRIC RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NORTH PLAINFIELD EXEMPTS FIREMEN MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		9087575720
OLD DUTCH PARSONAGE	GENERAL MUSEUM		9087251015
OUTWATERS MILITIA	HISTORY MUSEUM
PAGES OF HISTORY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7326367743
PAUL ROBESON ART GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		9733531610
PAUL ROBESON GALLERIES�	ART MUSEUM
PAUL ROBESON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2154741378
PERTH AMBOY JUAN PABLO DUARTE COMMITTEE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PISCATAWAY HISTORICAL & HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PLAINSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6097999040
PLAINSBORO PRESERVE	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	80 SCOTTS CORNER ROAD	6098979400
PLEASANT PLAINS SCHOOL HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PORT OF TRENTON MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
PRINCETON UNIVERISTY ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM	MCCORMICK HALL	6092583788
ROCKINGHAM STATE HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6096837132
ROOSEVELT PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RUTGERS GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	112 RYDERS LANE
RUTGERS GEOLOGY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7329327243
RUTGERS GEOLOGY MUSEUM HAMILTON-NEW BRNS	GENERAL MUSEUM		7329327243
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND DISPLAY GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7329328451
SAYREVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7323907048
SOMERSET COUNTY CULTURAL & HERITAGE ENDOWMENT FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9086473610
SOMERSET COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9082181281
SOMERVILLE MANOR CIVIC ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	539 N BRIDGE STREET	9084291761
SOUTH PLAINFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	125 JACKSON AVENUE
SOUTH RIVER HISTORICAL & PRESERVATION SOCIETY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	64-66 MAIN ST
STEDMAN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
STUDIO THEATRE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7325486000
THOMAS ALVA EDISON MEMORIAL TOWER AND MENLO PARK MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
TOUCH N TECH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
VAN HARLINGEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	506 COUNTY ROAD 601	9083598304
VAN WYCK BROOKS HISTORIC DISTRICT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VERMEULE MANSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WARREN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8472639540
WARREN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7324692318
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322471451
ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		7329327237

Libraries in Dayton

Name	Address	Annual Visits
MONMOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY	125 SYMMES DRIVE	2,000,000
SOMERSET COUNTY LIBRARY	1 VOGT DRIVE	1,524,201
MERCER COUNTY LIBRARY	2751 BRUNSWICK PIKE	1,440,443
PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY	65 WITHERSPOON STREET	841,082
EDISON TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	340 PLAINFIELD AVENUE	551,266
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	1 JUSTICE SAMUEL A. ALITO, JR. WAY	511,750
WOODBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY	GEORGE FREDERICK PLAZA	496,496
EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY	2 JEAN WALLING CIVIC CENTER	376,462
PISCATAWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY	500 HOES LANE	340,278
FRANKLIN TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY/SOMERSET	485 DEMOTT LANE	300,547
MONROE TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY/MIDDLESEX	4 MUNICIPAL PLAZA	278,236
OLD BRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY	1 OLD BRIDGE PLAZA	258,097
SOUTH BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY	110 KINGSTON LANE	239,685
PLAINSBORO FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	9 VAN DOREN DRIVE	229,335
SAYREVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	1050 WASHINGTON ROAD	214,726
NORTH BRUNSWICK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	880 HERMANN ROAD	201,327
PLAINFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	800 PARK AVENUE	190,803
HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	31 N. FIFTH AVENUE	169,888
NEW BRUNSWICK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	60 LIVINGSTON AVENUE	145,000
METUCHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY	480 MIDDLESEX AVENUE	131,786
RAHWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY	2 CITY HALL PLAZA	112,741
SOUTH PLAINFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	2484 PLAINFIELD AVENUE	110,000
CLARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	303 WESTFIELD AVENUE	105,000
MIDDLESEX PUBLIC LIBRARY	1300 MOUNTAIN AVENUE	79,252
RARITAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	54 E. SOMERSET STREET	59,936
MILLTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	20 W. CHURCH STREET	53,897
CRANBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY	23 N. MAIN STREET	53,669
CROSSWICKS LIBRARY COMPANY	483 MAIN STREET	50,240
SOUTH RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY	55 APPLEBY AVENUE	34,985
DOWDELL LIBRARY OF SOUTH AMBOY	100 HAROLD G. HOFFMAN PLAZA	32,247
DUNELLEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	NEW MARKET ROAD	27,460
SPOTSWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY	548 MAIN STREET	26,034
FREEHOLD PUBLIC LIBRARY	28 1/2 E. MAIN STREET	19,871
JAMESBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	229 GATZMER AVENUE	14,327
PERTH AMBOY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	196 JEFFERSON STREET	12,511

Farmers Markets in Dayton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bordentown City's Farmers Market	207 Crosswicks Street	06/01/2014 to 09/31/2014
Bound Brook Farmers Market	Main St.
Bridgewater Farmer's Market	1 Vogt Drive	06/10/2018 to 10/21/2018	Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes
Edison Farmers Market	980 Amboy Ave.
Englishtown Auction Sales Market	90 Wilson Ave	January to December	Sat:8:00 am - 5:00 pm;sun:8:00 am - 5:00 pm;		Visit
Farm to Table Market	1112 Dukes Parkway West	06/01/2016 to 11/17/2016	Thu: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Greening Princeton Farmers Market	Firestone/Chapel Plaza (Princeton Campus)				Visit
Greenwood Ave Farmers Market	427 Greenwood Ave	06/12/2017 to 10/23/2017	Mon: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Highland Park Farmer's Market	218 Raritan Avenue	06/07/2013 to 12/20/2013	Fri: 11:00 AM-5:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Hightstown Farmers Market	Memorial Park (center of town)				Visit
Metuchen Farmers Market	15 Center St and New St	06/13/2015 to 11/21/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Middlesex Farmers Market	On Route 28 / Union Ave., Mountainview Park				Visit
Montgomery Farmers Market	Village Shopper, Rt. 206				Visit
New Brunswick Community Farmers Market	178 Jones Avenue	June to November	Thu:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM;Sat:11:00 AM - 5:00 PM;		Visit
North Plainsfield Farmers Market	Somerset & Race St.
Princeton Farmers' Market	Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon St	05/15/2014 to 11/20/2014	Thu: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Robbinsville Farmers Market	Rt. 33 and Rt. 526 Town Center Parking Lot	06/16/2014 to	Mon: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market		05/01/2015 to 11/12/2015	Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
St. Francis Medical Center Farmer's Market	601 Hamilton Avenue	06/12/2013 to 09/11/2013	Wed: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
The Trenton Farmers Market	960 Spruce Street	05/01/2014 to 11/01/2014	Wed: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Thu: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Fri: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sun: 10:00 AM-4:	Yes	Visit
Wagner Farm Arboretum Farmers Market	46 Mountain Blvd	06/16/2016 to 09/29/2016	Thu: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
West Windsor Community Farmers Market	2 Vaughn Drive		Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Woodbridge Farmers Market	1 Main Street, Woodbridge

Breweries in Dayton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Barley's Pub	Hotel Bar, Brewery	110 E College Rd
Berje Inc	Toiletry Product Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, Flavoring Extract Manufacturers, Breweries,	5 Lawrence St	9737488980
Bill's Olde Tavern	Bar, Sushi Restaurant, Brewery	2694 Nottingham Way (quakerbridge Rd)	6095860192	Visit
Black Dog Brewing Company	Brewery	Kentnor St		Visit
Courthouse Inn The	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Hotels & Motels, Bar & Grill Restaurants, travel, hotels	417 Fayette St	7323240177
Cypress Brewing Co	Brewery Tours, Breweries, Tours & Activities, Food & Drink	30 Nixon Ln	7322439565
Fox & Hound English Pub & Grille	Pub, American Restaurant, Sports Bar, Bar, Brewery	55 Parsonage Rd	7324529100
Hailey's Harp and Pub, Hailey's Harp Pub	Bars, Restaurant, Caterers, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Pub, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Bar, Night Clubs, Pub,	400 Main St	7323210777	Visit
J.j. Bitting Brewing Company, The J.j. Bitting Brewing Company	Restaurant, Brewery and Bar, Brewery, Bar	33 Main St	7326342929, (732) 634-2929	Visit
Millercoors Brewing Company	Brewery	399 Thornall St
Pat's Pub Inc	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Pub Restaurants	367 Washington Rd	7322546111
Petrock's Bar and Grill	Liquor Store, Brewery, Sports Bar	419 Amwell Rd	9083592344	Visit
River Front Food Spirit	Bars, Bars / Taverns, food and drink, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants & Bars, NJ, r	11 Main St	7326512236
Screamin' Hill Brewery	Breweries, Food & Drink	83 Emleys Hill Rd	16094012025

Ski Resorts Near Dayton

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Mt. Rose	100.0	8	2,957	$93	November - April	—	Yes

Pharmacies in Dayton

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
DAYTON PARK PHARMACY	365 GEORGES ROAD	732-329-2626
SUPER STOP AND SHOP - 0818	24 SUMMERFIELD BOULEVARD	732-329-2935

Daycare Centers in Dayton

6 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
ABC - 123, INC. 320 RIDGE RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
CHAMPIONS AT INDIAN FIELDS SCHOOL 359 RIDGE ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
MONTESSORI ACADEMY AND LEARNING CENTER 485 GEORGES ROAD, SUITE 119	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE 364 GEORGES RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
MONTESSORI CONNECTIONS 2245 ROUTE 130 SOUTH	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF DAYTON 399 RIDGE RD, STE 1	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN

Cell Towers in Dayton

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
7 GEIGER LN (4815)	GTOWER	122
Route 27 (16380)	LTOWER	114
(Kendall Park) 63 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD	LTOWER	87
GRAVEL HILL ROAD (26651)	GTOWER	86
WARD AVENUE NJTP EXIT 7 NJTP (53856)	LTOWER	74
NJTPK EXIT 8 TOLL PLAZA (64543)	LTOWER	71
ROUTE 9 AND ERNSTON ROAD (16375)	LTOWER	69
700 College Road East (61765)	LTOWER	67
SOUTH SIDE WORD AVENUE, WEST OF NJ TURNPIKE	TOWER	63
1 TOWER ROAD (61981)	LTOWER	59
2111 PROVINCE LINE ROAD (64542)	GTOWER	56
PROVINCE LINE ROAD	TOWER	56
703 Hyson Road & Frances St. (88145)	MTOWER	55
22 Cranberry Road	TOWER	49
4407 SOUTH BROAD (2830)	MTOWER	47
110 Woodfern Road (40738)	MTOWER	44
160 Baekeland (16355)	MTOWER	42
Parkway and New Dover Road (46579)	MTOWER	41

Power Plants Near Dayton

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
BLACKROCK-MATRIX	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-74.5	OP
HELLER INDUSTRIAL PARKS	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-74.5	OP
FREEZE SOLAR	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-74.5	OP

Bridges in Dayton

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1941	58	38,149	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1941	165	37,400	P
Frame	Concrete	2014	26	4,132	G

Amtrak Stations in Dayton

4 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Metropark, NJ	100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike	TRAIN
New Brunswick, NJ	French and Albany Streets	TRAIN
Princeton Junction, NJ	2 Wallace Circle	TRAIN
Trenton, NJ	72 South Clinton Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Dayton

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
FAIRLESS ENERGY CENTER	50 SINTER RD	BUCKS
GERDAU AMERISTEEL	225 ELM ST	MIDDLESEX
MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP	126 E LINCOLN AVE	UNION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY LANDFILL	53 EDGEBORO RD	MIDDLESEX
RED OAK POWER GENERATING FACILITY	832 RED OAK LN	MIDDLESEX

Airports Near Dayton

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
John F. Kennedy International Airport	JFK	Large Airport
LaGuardia Airport	LGA	Large Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport	EWR	Large Airport
Philadelphia International Airport	PHL	Large Airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport	NEL	Medium Airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base	WRI	Medium Airport
Morristown Municipal Airport	MMU	Medium Airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport	PNE	Medium Airport
Teterboro Airport	TEB	Medium Airport
Trenton Mercer Airport	TTN	Medium Airport
A G A Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Aerequus Airport	—	Small Airport
Aeroflex-Andover Airport	—	Small Airport
Air-List-Ads Airport	—	Small Airport
Alexandria Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Allen Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Blairstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Braden Airpark	—	Small Airport
Buckingham Airport	—	Small Airport
Cedar Acres Private Group Airport	—	Small Airport
Central Jersey Regional Airport	JVI	Small Airport
Coyle Field	—	Small Airport
Cross Keys Airport	—	Small Airport
Cuddihy Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Doylestown Airport	DYL	Small Airport
Eagles Lair Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagles Nest Airport	—	Small Airport
Ekdahl Airport	—	Small Airport
Elephant Path Airport	—	Small Airport
Erwinna Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Essex County Airport	CDW	Small Airport
Fla-Net Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying B Farm Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Flying W Airport	—	Small Airport
Gap View Airport	—	Small Airport
Goat Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Graystrip Airport	—	Small Airport
Hackettstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Hallett's Airport	—	Small Airport
Hammonton Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Herr Brothers Airport	—	Small Airport
Herr Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
High Meadow Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Hill Top Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoge Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Hollingshead Airport	—	Small Airport
Hop Brook Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Ideal Mfg Corp Airport	—	Small Airport
Inductotherm Airport	—	Small Airport
Jarrett Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Dayton

45 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone









Branchburg Township Police Department	590 Old York Road
Bridgewater Township Police Department
City of New Brunswick Police Station
City of Trenton Police Headquarters	225 North Clinton Avenue
Cranbury Township Police Headquarters
Dunellen Police Department	355 North Avenue
Dunellen Police Department	355 North Avenue
East Brunswick Police	1 Jean Wailing Civic Center Drive
East Ward Mini-Station
East Windsor Township Police Department	80 One Mile Road
Franklin Township Police Department	495 Demott Lane
Freehold Township Police Department
Gateway
Green Brook Police Department
Hamilton Township Police Division	1270 Whitehorse Avenue
Highland Park Police Station
Hightstown Police Department	148 North Main Street
Hightstown Police Department
Hillsbrorough Township Police Department
Hurricane Harbor Security
Manalapan Police Department
Manville Police Department	2 North Main Street
Middlesex County Sheriff's Office
Middlesex Police Department
Middlesex Police Department	1101 Mountain Avenue
Monroe Police Department	3 Municipal Plaza
New Jersey State Police	790 US-22
New Jersey State Police Bordentown Station
North Guard Booth
Old Bridge Police Department	1 Old Bridge Plaza
Perth Amboy Police Station
Piscataway Police Station	555 Sidney Road
Plainfield Police Department	200 East 4th Street
Princeton Police	1 Valley Road
Raritan Police Department	20 1st Street
Robbinsville Township Police Department	1117 Route 130
Sayreville Police Department	1000 Main Street
Six Flags Security
Somerville Police Station	24 South Bridge Street
South Bound Brook Police Department
South Brunswick Police Dept
South River Police Department	61 Main Street
Trenton Police East District
Trenton Police K-9 Training Area
Warren Township Police Department

Grocery Stores in Dayton

4 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
APNA BAZAR CASH AND CARRY	Supermarket	485 GEORGES ROAD
Quick Chek 127	Other	2432 Route 130
Shaan Halal Zabiha Meat Inc	Specialty Store	485 Georges Rd
WAWA 476	Convenience Store	350 Georges Rd

Treatment Centers in Dayton

35 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Association for Advancement of - Mental Health	Both	609-452-2088
Catholic Charities/Diocese of Trenton - Guidance Clinic	Mental Health	609-394-9398
Center for Great Expectations - Roots to Recovery	Substance Abuse	732-993-6403
CentraState Medical Center - Behavioral Health Services	Mental Health	732-294-2858
College Recovery LLC - SOBA New Jersey	Substance Abuse	973-556-7701
Cooperative Counseling Services - Outpatient Program	Mental Health	908-731-7099 x504
CPC Integrated Health - CPC Freehold Counseling Center	Both	732-780-7387
Damon House Inc - Inpatient	Substance Abuse	732-828-6002
Eleanor Health - Edison	Substance Abuse	732-285-9365
Extracare Counseling Centers	Substance Abuse	732-388-2199
George J Otlowski Sr - Center for Mental Healthcare	Both	732-442-1666
Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program - New Brunswick	Substance Abuse	732-532-3928
Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic - Blake Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	908-281-1000
Jewish Family Services of - Middlesex County	Mental Health	732-777-1940
JFK University Medical Center - Center for Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	732-321-7189
Journey to Wellness Inc	Substance Abuse	732-709-7440
Laszlo Center 4 Hope and Healing	Substance Abuse	732-794-3629
Middlesex County Peer Wellness Respite	Both	732-354-4403
New Brunswick Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	732-246-4025 x100
New Choices - Adolescent IOP	Substance Abuse	609-984-9042 x2448
Organization for Recovery	Substance Abuse	908-769-4700 x2010
Passaic County Peer Wellness Respite	Both	862-239-9896
Passion Care Center	Substance Abuse	732-410-7102
Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health	Both	609-497-3300
Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health	Both	609-613-4833
Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health	Both	609-613-4820
Project Free	Substance Abuse	609-396-4557 x2436
Relevance LLC	Substance Abuse	732-702-2242
Richard Hall CHWC - OPD IOP and Recovery Supports	Both	908-725-2800
Somerset Treatment Services	Substance Abuse	908-722-1232 x3026
South Amboy Health Center LLC	Substance Abuse	732-952-1500
Step Inc - Striving to Empower People	Substance Abuse	732-636-1931
Stress Care of New Jersey LLC	Both	732-679-4500
United Family and Childrens Society	Mental Health	908-755-4848
We Level Up - Lawrenceville NJ	Both	201-389-9370

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dayton

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BRAHMANA SEVA ORGANIZATION	15 SCENIC DR
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 460
MOUNT ZION HOUSE OF PRAYER	16 REBECCA CT
REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD MIRACLE CENTER	15 QUINCY CIR
TRUE LIGHT FELLOWSHIP A NEW JERSEY NON PROFIT CORPORATION	11 MOCKINGBIRD LN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dayton

What is the population of Dayton?

Dayton has a population of 8,241 residents and is located in New Jersey. The population density is 3,420 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 48.5% female and 51.5% male.

Is Dayton expensive to live in?

Dayton is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 108.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $141,308, 88% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $471,700 (67% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,969 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Dayton safe?

Dayton is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 100 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 681 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Dayton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Dayton?

Dayton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches, with 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Dayton?

The unemployment rate in Dayton is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,585. There are 25,382 business establishments in the area, including 1,863 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 35 minutes, and 20.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Dayton?

The median home value in Dayton is $471,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $642,502. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,969. Fair market rent is $1,759 for a 1-bedroom and $2,132 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 84.8%. The average annual property tax is $10,677.

How are the schools in Dayton?

Schools in Dayton score 6.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 69.9% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. 27.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Dayton?

The obesity rate in Dayton is 22.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 6.9% of adults are smokers. 19.9% are physically inactive. 10.8% of residents report depression. 6.3% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 97.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,106.

What is transportation like in Dayton?

The average commute in Dayton is 35 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 65.9% of workers drive alone to work, 5.9% use public transit, and 20.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Dayton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton is 27.5% White, 6.7% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 44.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 55.1% speak Spanish. 1.9% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability. 95.8% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Deans, NJ 1,166 pop · 1.8 mi Monmouth Junction, NJ 9,457 pop · 2.6 mi Forsgate, NJ 2,094 pop · 2.9 mi Rossmoor, NJ 3,136 pop · 3.6 mi Kendall Park, NJ 10,765 pop · 3.8 mi Heathcote, NJ 6,689 pop · 3.8 mi Jamesburg, NJ 5,763 pop · 4.1 mi Princeton Meadows, NJ 15,382 pop · 4.2 mi Helmetta, NJ 2,317 pop · 4.4 mi Cranbury, NJ 2,304 pop · 4.5 mi Whittingham, NJ 2,516 pop · 4.8 mi Franklin Park, NJ 13,327 pop · 5.0 mi Ten Mile Run, NJ 2,288 pop · 5.2 mi Clearbrook, NJ 2,477 pop · 5.2 mi

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