Life in Dayton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Dayton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dayton:
The population in Dayton is 8,381.
The median home value in Dayton is $505,592.
The median income in Dayton is $137,383.
The cost of living in Dayton is 118 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Dayton is $1,353.
The unemployment rate in Dayton is 0.7%.
The poverty rate in Dayton is 2.8%.
The average high in Dayton is 54.9° and the average low is 34.8°.
Crime in Dayton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dayton. Key points include:
There were 60 total crimes in Dayton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dayton is 582.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dayton is 48.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dayton is 533.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dayton is -72.53% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dayton / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 60 | 582.1 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 48.5 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 48.5 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 55 | 533.6 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 58.2 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 45 | 436.6 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 38.8 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Dayton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dayton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dayton is 118 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dayton is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Dayton is $505,592.
The median income in Dayton is $137,383.
| Living Expense | Dayton | Minnesota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 170 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
The average high in Dayton is 54.9° and the average low is 34.8°.
There are 56.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 31.6 inches of precipitation each year with 49.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dayton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 31.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.4 |
The current population in Dayton is 8,381. The population has increased 79.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,381 | 8.2% |
| 2022 | 7,745 | 6.7% |
| 2021 | 7,257 | 16.0% |
| 2020 | 6,258 | 7.6% |
| 2019 | 5,817 | 6.0% |
| 2018 | 5,487 | 4.8% |
| 2017 | 5,238 | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 5,031 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 4,857 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 4,840 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 4,766 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 4,715 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 4,729 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 4,672 | - |
74.6% White with 6,256 White residents.
4.7% African American with 393 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.5% Asian with 375 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
7.1% Two Or More with 599 Two Or More residents.
9.0% Hispanic with 758 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dayton | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.6% | 76.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.7% | 6.7% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 7.1% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 6.2% | 19.0% |
Dayton is 48.8% female with 4,086 female residents.
Dayton is 51.2% male with 4,295 male residents.
| Gender | Dayton | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Dayton completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Dayton completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Dayton completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Dayton completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Dayton completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Dayton completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Dayton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Dayton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Dayton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dayton | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.4% of households in Dayton earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Dayton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.9% of households in Dayton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.2% of households in Dayton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.4% of households in Dayton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.1% of households in Dayton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in Dayton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Dayton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.0% of households in Dayton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
33.8% of households in Dayton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dayton | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.9% | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.2% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.4% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.1% | 15.7% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.0% | 10.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 33.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |