At a Glance
Median Income
$43,454
$26,381 per capita
Home Value
$93,200
Zillow: $140,625
Median Rent
$866/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,348/100K
4,388/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
21.3% 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?
C+
2.7 / 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 $43,454 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,381. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $93,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,625. Median rent is $866/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 1,348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 255% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,388/100K. The murder rate is 29.7/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population136,741
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density2,450/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,454
Per Capita$26,381
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,200
Rent$866
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$140,625
Housing Units69,782
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,348/100K
Property4,388/100K
Murder29.7/100K
Assault942/100K
Burglary860/100K
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation755 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations113
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Dayton was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.