At a Glance
Median Income
$61,307
$31,307 per capita
Home Value
$211,900
Zillow: $298,525
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
2,694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 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 $61,307 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,307. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,298 business establishments, including 121 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $211,900 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,525. Median rent is $1,002/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,694/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population9,121
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,307
Per Capita$31,307
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$3,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,900
Rent$1,002
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$298,525
Housing Units3,508
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property2,694/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault118/100K
Burglary555/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation65 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute34 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Dayton was founded in 1911.
The median home in Dayton was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 121 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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