Living in Dayton, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dayton · Census data 2020–2024
Dayton has 88 residents with a median age of 67.2. The median household income is $100,313 (38% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $1,250,000.
Dayton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dayton at a glance
- Population
- 88
- Median age
- 67.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $100,313State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $1,250,000State: $375,800
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.3%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Dayton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 233% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 19%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dayton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dayton the median home value is $1,250,000, 276% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Dayton median household income
The median household income in Dayton is $100,313 and the income per person is $57,447. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Dayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 111
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 54.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 1.73
54.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dayton has many vacation and second homes.
Dayton demographics
- Population
- 88
- Median age
- 67.2
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 54.5%
- Households
- 51
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 26.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dayton ›
Education in Dayton
54.3% of adults 25 and older in Dayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 33.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dayton
- Unemployment rate
- 19%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Dayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 88 | $100,313 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Rollins | 115 | $124,063 | $1,229,200 | — |
| Kings Point | 274 | $75,147 | $1,509,100 | — |
| Lakeside | 2,386 | $77,435 | $720,100 | — |
| Jette | 218 | $49,219 | $579,900 | — |
| Bear Dance | 220 | $84,732 | $833,300 | — |
| Finley Point | 479 | $65,972 | $555,100 | $1,034 |
| Polson | 5,428 | $53,418 | $356,300 | $912 |
| Woods Bay | 835 | $64,091 | $512,200 | $1,286 |
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What is the median household income in Dayton, MT?
The median household income in Dayton is $100,313, 38% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (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 $1,250,000, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
Is Dayton, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 233% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 19%.
What is the median age in Dayton?
The median age in Dayton is 67.2 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Dayton?
The average commute to work in Dayton is 41 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dayton?
The unemployment rate in Dayton is 19% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dayton?
54.3% 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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