Living in South Dayton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Dayton · Census data 2020–2024
South Dayton has 543 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $40,000 (53% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $67,300, the median rent is $794/month.
South Dayton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Dayton at a glance
- Population
- 543
- Median age
- 42.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $40,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $67,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $794/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is South Dayton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 35.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Dayton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Dayton the median home value is $67,300, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $794 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,274 a month in housing costs.
South Dayton median household income
The median household income in South Dayton is $40,000 and the income per person is $22,414. 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in South Dayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 256
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.36
South Dayton demographics
- Population
- 543
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 230
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Dayton ›
Education in South Dayton
10.4% of adults 25 and older in South Dayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Dayton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
South Dayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dayton | 543 | $40,000 | $67,300 | $794 |
| Cherry Creek | 327 | $68,516 | $81,800 | $780 |
| Perrysburg | 466 | $58,698 | $114,600 | $936 |
| Gowanda | 2,683 | $51,828 | $96,400 | $753 |
| Cattaraugus | 1,034 | $60,341 | $71,200 | $683 |
| Sinclairville | 557 | $48,214 | $107,300 | $486 |
| Cassadaga | 608 | $73,750 | $121,900 | $821 |
| Silver Creek | 2,604 | $63,854 | $125,400 | $967 |
| East Randolph | 499 | $75,870 | $109,400 | $496 |
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What is the median household income in South Dayton, NY?
The median household income in South Dayton is $40,000, 53% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Dayton?
The median home value in South Dayton is $67,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in South Dayton?
The median gross rent in South Dayton is $794 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is South Dayton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 35.6%.
What is the median age in South Dayton?
The median age in South Dayton is 42.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in South Dayton?
The average commute to work in South Dayton is 30 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Dayton?
The unemployment rate in South Dayton is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Dayton?
10.4% of adults in South 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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