Living in Dayville, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dayville · Census data 2020–2024
Dayville has 206 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $54,271 (35% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $220,300, the median rent is $1,031/month.
Dayville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dayville at a glance
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 50.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $54,271State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $220,300State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,031/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Dayville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 10.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Dayville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dayville the median home value is $220,300, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,338 a month in housing costs.
Dayville median household income
The median household income in Dayville is $54,271 and the income per person is $37,529. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Dayville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 109
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.00
Dayville demographics
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dayville ›
Education in Dayville
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Dayville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dayville
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Dayville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayville | 206 | $54,271 | $220,300 | $1,031 |
| Mount Vernon | 364 | $63,281 | $143,000 | $789 |
| Monument | 185 | $38,419 | $2,000,001 | $669 |
| Long Creek | 200 | $42,614 | $100,000 | $588 |
| John Day | 1,609 | $57,891 | $212,100 | $910 |
| Canyon City | 900 | $73,750 | $200,700 | $804 |
| Mitchell | 127 | $42,891 | $225,000 | $920 |
| Seneca | 109 | $39,821 | $156,300 | — |
| Prairie City | 615 | $47,311 | $205,900 | $916 |
More for people moving to Dayville
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What is the median household income in Dayville, OR?
The median household income in Dayville is $54,271, 35% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dayville?
The median home value in Dayville is $220,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Dayville?
The median gross rent in Dayville is $1,031 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Dayville, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 10.6%.
What is the median age in Dayville?
The median age in Dayville is 50.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Dayville?
The average commute to work in Dayville is 23 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dayville?
The unemployment rate in Dayville is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dayville?
19.6% of adults in Dayville 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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