At a Glance
Median Income
$79,556
$29,719 per capita
Home Value
$372,900
Zillow: $512,821
Median Rent
$1,882/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
2,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
270 sunny days/yr
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+
2.8 / 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 $79,556 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,719. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,742 business establishments, including 252 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $372,900 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,821. Median rent is $1,882/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,736/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
81.1% 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 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,668
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density3,176/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,556
Per Capita$29,719
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$5,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A
Home Value$372,900
Rent$1,882
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$512,821
Housing Units772
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent162/100K
Property2,736/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,773/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation159 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Dayton was founded in 1850.
The median home in Dayton was built in 1975.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 252 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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