At a Glance
Median Income
$91,221
$39,819 per capita
Home Value
$399,400
Zillow: $458,179
Median Rent
$1,279/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
13.8% 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+
3.6 / 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 $91,221 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,819. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $399,400 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,179. Median rent is $1,279/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
20.9% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,873
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density455/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,221
Per Capita$39,819
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$2,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,608
Housing
A
Home Value$399,400
Rent$1,279
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$458,179
Housing Units5,851
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,548/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
Elevation4,302 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dayton was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.