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South Dayton, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
519 Population 514/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $24,125 per capita
$68,800 Home Value $137,946 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
358 Violent Crime/100K 1,963 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,800 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
358 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

South Dayton, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$24,125 per capita
Home Value
$68,800
76% below
Zillow: $137,946
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
358/100K
6% below
1,963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
259 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
24%
Rent
63%
Poverty
191%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Dayton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.2% (39% below 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 $137,946. 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.

Safety & Crime

South Dayton reports 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,963/100K.

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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$24,125
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,800
Rent$733
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$137,946
Housing Units273
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

F
Violent358/100K
Property1,963/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days259/yr
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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.