Dayton, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Columbia County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,695 Population 1,872/sq mi density
$71,687 Median Income $43,058 per capita
$223,900 Home Value $246,525 Zillow
$926 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,687 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$223,900 home value, $926/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Dayton, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,687
5% below
$43,058 per capita
Home Value
$223,900
21% below
Zillow: $246,525
Median Rent
$926/mo
20% below
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
95%
Home Value
79%
Rent
80%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dayton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $71,687 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,058. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 184 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dayton is $223,900 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,525. Median rent is $926/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Education

22.7% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dayton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,695
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,872/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,687
Per Capita$43,058
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$498M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,290

Housing

A+
Home Value$223,900
Rent$926
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$246,525
Housing Units1,482
Rent Burden25.7%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,105/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,617 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Dayton was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Walla Walla Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.