Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Dayton is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,023. Residents earn $87,763 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dayton receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Dayton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dayton is $87,763, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Dayton is $338,000, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Dayton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 888 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Dayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 19.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 88.3% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.7% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,763 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,032 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,144 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,754 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 204 |
| Retail | 317 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,439 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.02% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $338,000 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $354,525 |
| Census Median Rent | $958 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,439 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.02% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,914/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 204 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 888.3/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 190.4/100K |
| Theft | 698.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.0 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,248 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,964/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4173°N, 78.9411°W |
| County FIPS | 51660 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,964/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 204 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Retail Stores | 317 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |