At a Glance
Median Income
$87,763
$41,032 per capita
Home Value
$338,000
Zillow: $364,846
Median Rent
$958/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
497/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
12.4% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 $87,763 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,032. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,754 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dayton is $338,000 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,846. Median rent is $958/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 497/100K.
Education
43.4% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dayton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,023
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,964/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,763
Per Capita$41,032
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value$338,000
Rent$958
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$364,846
Housing Units768
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property497/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,914/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation1,248 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Dayton was founded in 1879.
The median home in Dayton was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.