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Dayton, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Columbia County County
Dayton, WA
At a Glance
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)
Is Dayton a Good Place to Live?
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 2.2% (39% below 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 $232,289. 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.
Safety & Crime
Dayton reports 327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,901/100K.
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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.