At a Glance
Median Income
$57,917
$22,197 per capita
Home Value
$107,000
Zillow: $165,449
Median Rent
$610/mo
46.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 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?
B
3.3 / 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 $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,197. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,450 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $107,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,449. Median rent is $610/month, with 46.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population572
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,505/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$22,197
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$610
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$165,449
Housing Units250
Rent Burden46.0%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,368 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute37 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Dayton was founded in 1850.
The median home in Dayton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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