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Dayton, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Harrisonburg city County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,023
Population
1,964/sq mi density
$87,763
Median Income
$41,032 per capita
$338,000
Home Value
$354,525 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
61
Violent Crime/100K
489 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,763 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$338,000 home value, $958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$338,000
20% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$958/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
768
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$338,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$354,525
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.2%
Owner-Occupied
30.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$958/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $338,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,525 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $958 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 768 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 29.8% |