Living in Dayton, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dayton · Census data 2020–2024
Dayton has 5,743 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $65,992 (4% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $163,500, the median rent is $1,137/month.
Dayton at a glance
- Population
- 5,743
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $65,992State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $163,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,137/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 57.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Dayton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5%.
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 $163,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,137 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,284 a month in housing costs.
Dayton median household income
The median household income in Dayton is $65,992 and the income per person is $41,896. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Dayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,809
- Owner-occupied
- 57.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.9%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.23
Dayton demographics
- Population
- 5,743
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 2,533
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dayton ›
Education in Dayton
22.9% of adults 25 and older in Dayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dayton
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Dayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 5,743 | $65,992 | $163,500 | $1,137 |
| Bellevue | 5,636 | $71,166 | $206,500 | $1,265 |
| Woodlawn | 181 | $84,821 | $202,300 | $1,556 |
| Fort Thomas | 17,169 | $104,350 | $335,000 | $1,126 |
| Newport | 13,967 | $60,853 | $217,600 | $1,087 |
| Cincinnati | 311,224 | $52,909 | $230,900 | $1,001 |
| Southgate | 3,717 | $54,421 | $190,800 | $1,078 |
| Norwood | 19,114 | $71,611 | $258,700 | $981 |
| Fairfax | 1,566 | $75,000 | $245,900 | $1,229 |
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What is the median household income in Dayton, KY?
The median household income in Dayton is $65,992, 4% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $163,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Dayton?
The median gross rent in Dayton is $1,137 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Dayton, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Dayton?
The median age in Dayton is 39.6 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Dayton?
The average commute to work in Dayton is 22 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dayton?
The unemployment rate in Dayton is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dayton?
22.9% 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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