Living in Dayton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dayton · Census data 2020–2024
Dayton has 1,168 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $78,289 (9% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $176,300, the median rent is $947/month.
Dayton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dayton at a glance
- Population
- 1,168
- Median age
- 31.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $78,289State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $176,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $947/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Dayton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Indiana median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dayton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dayton the median home value is $176,300, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,145 a month in housing costs.
Dayton median household income
The median household income in Dayton is $78,289 and the income per person is $31,258. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Dayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 495
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.46
Dayton demographics
- Population
- 1,168
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 474
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dayton ›
Education in Dayton
19% of adults 25 and older in Dayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dayton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Dayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 1,168 | $78,289 | $176,300 | $947 |
| Lafayette | 71,159 | $53,716 | $172,800 | $1,079 |
| Mulberry | 1,265 | $58,950 | $142,900 | $781 |
| Stockwell | 286 | $60,988 | $105,900 | — |
| Clarks Hill | 700 | $46,806 | $93,600 | $649 |
| West Lafayette | 45,159 | $34,891 | $350,000 | $1,225 |
| Rossville | 1,565 | $71,473 | $186,800 | $1,020 |
| Battle Ground | 1,969 | $110,568 | $277,600 | $765 |
| Shadeland | 1,921 | $82,708 | $270,000 | $1,121 |
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What is the median household income in Dayton, IN?
The median household income in Dayton is $78,289, 9% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dayton?
The median home value in Dayton is $176,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Dayton?
The median gross rent in Dayton is $947 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Dayton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Indiana median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Dayton?
The median age in Dayton is 31.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Dayton?
The average commute to work in Dayton is 18 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dayton?
The unemployment rate in Dayton is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dayton?
19% of adults in Dayton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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