At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$24,125 per capita
Home Value
$68,800
Zillow: $150,351
Median Rent
$733/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
20.8% smoking rate
How South Dayton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Dayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Dayton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Dayton residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,125. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Dayton is $68,800 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,351. Median rent is $733/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.7% of adults in South Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Dayton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population519
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$24,125
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,800
Rent$733
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$150,351
Housing Units273
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain53.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,302 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in South Dayton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.