New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
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.
Based on current data, Dayton receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Dayton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
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.
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.
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 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 44.9% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 55.1% |
| 311% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $141,308 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,295 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,585 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,759 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,382 |
| County GDP | $86,705M |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Healthcare | 2,497 |
| Retail | 2,447 |
| Manufacturing | 649 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.26% |
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
| Census Median | $471,700 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $642,502 |
| Median List Price | $602,450 |
| Median List Price | $602,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $318 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,969 |
| 69% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.26% |
| 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% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 10.8% |
| Mental Distress | 11.7% |
| Physical Distress | 7.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,499/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3779°N, 74.5078°W |
| County FIPS | 34023 |
Winner: Democrat by 8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.9% |
| 107% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,420/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 32 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Retail Stores | 2,447 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Avg Commute | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |