Dayton, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bledsoe County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,191 Population 846/sq mi density
$56,692 Median Income $25,846 per capita
$152,200 Home Value $267,289 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
322 Violent Crime/100K 1,634 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,692 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dayton, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,692
25% below
$25,846 per capita
Home Value
$152,200
46% below
Zillow: $267,289
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
322/100K
15% below
1,634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
54%
Rent
69%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
85%
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 2.5% (31% 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 $267,289. 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 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,634/100K.

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 (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,191
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density846/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,692
Per Capita$25,846
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$362M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,200
Rent$807
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$267,289
Housing Units3,016
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

F
Violent322/100K
Property1,634/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,902/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
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
Broadband90.8%
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.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.