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Dayton, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Dayton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 572. Residents earn $57,917 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
572 Population 1,505/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $22,197 per capita
$107,000 Home Value $165,449 Zillow
$610 Median Rent 46.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,000 home value, $610/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,917
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,000
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.7%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $610
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.9%
147% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Dayton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population572
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,505/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$22,197
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,798M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$610
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$165,449
Housing Units250
Rent Burden46.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute37 min
Broadband88.7%
Libraries4

Is Dayton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dayton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Dayton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dayton is $57,917, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dayton is $107,000, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $610 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Dayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Dayton has a population of 572 with a density of 1,505 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

572
Total Population
1,505
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Dayton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dayton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dayton is $57,917, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Dayton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,917
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,197
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$64,996

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,450
County GDP$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare182
Retail175
Manufacturing59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.8 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Dayton is $107,000, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $610 (48% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $165,449.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,000
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$165,449

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$610
48% below US avg
Rent Burden46.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.6%
Housing Units250
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Effective Rate4.62%
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall34.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,505/sq mi
Coordinates40.8812°N, 79.2411°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.2-point margin. 88.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 53.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.7%
68% below US avg
High School+87.7%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,505/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.7%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities182
Restaurants116
Retail Stores175

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.8 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.1%

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