At a Glance
Median Income
$141,308
$55,295 per capita
Home Value
$471,700
Zillow: $661,868
Median Rent
$1,969/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
69.9%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
6.9% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dayton residents earn a median household income of $141,308 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,295. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $471,700 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,868. Median rent is $1,969/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
69.9% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population8,241
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density3,420/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born47.4%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$141,308
Per Capita$55,295
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value$471,700
Rent$1,969
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$661,868
Housing Units2,873
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation108 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Dayton was built in 1988.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
47.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.