At a Glance
Median Income
$56,692
$25,846 per capita
Home Value
$152,200
Zillow: $256,924
Median Rent
$807/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
270/100K
2,659/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
302 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
3.1 / 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 $56,692 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,846. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 189 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $152,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,924. Median rent is $807/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,659/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,191
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density846/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,692
Per Capita$25,846
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$362M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,200
Rent$807
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$256,924
Housing Units3,016
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent270/100K
Property2,659/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault243/100K
Burglary459/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,902/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain63.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation688 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Dayton was founded in 1820.
The median home in Dayton was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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