Living in Dayton, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dayton · Census data 2020–2024
Dayton has 7,952 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $151,902 (47% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $496,600, the median rent is $2,199/month.
Dayton at a glance
- Population
- 7,952
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $151,902State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $496,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,199/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Dayton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
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 $496,600, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,199 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,288 a month in housing costs.
Dayton median household income
The median household income in Dayton is $151,902 and the income per person is $59,761. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Dayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,684
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.01
Dayton demographics
- Population
- 7,952
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 2,641
- Foreign-born
- 46.5%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dayton ›
Education in Dayton
70.5% of adults 25 and older in Dayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 30.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dayton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Dayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 7,952 | $151,902 | $496,600 | $2,199 |
| South Brunswick | 47,137 | $150,933 | $582,700 | $1,935 |
| Deans | 1,154 | $248,875 | $790,200 | — |
| Monmouth Junction | 9,141 | $133,585 | $552,900 | $1,935 |
| Forsgate | 2,102 | $239,097 | $692,800 | — |
| Rossmoor | 3,350 | $64,074 | $194,300 | $1,661 |
| Kendall Park | 10,011 | $165,958 | $590,300 | $1,928 |
| Heathcote | 7,717 | $141,295 | $567,500 | $1,623 |
| Jamesburg | 5,770 | $110,972 | $367,200 | $1,957 |
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What is the median household income in Dayton, NJ?
The median household income in Dayton is $151,902, 47% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $496,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Dayton?
The median gross rent in Dayton is $2,199 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Dayton, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Dayton?
The median age in Dayton is 41.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Dayton?
The average commute to work in Dayton is 34 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dayton?
The unemployment rate in Dayton is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dayton?
70.5% 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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