Dayton SnackAbility
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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 New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dayton is 141 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dayton is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Dayton is $654,995.
The median income in Dayton is $151,902.
Dayton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dayton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dayton | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 212 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dayton, NJ Weather
The average high in Dayton is 63.8° and the average low is 43.4°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 24.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dayton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Dayton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dayton
The current population in Dayton is 7,952. The population has increased 6.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,952 | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 8,241 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 8,361 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 8,185 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 8,158 | 7.7% |
| 2019 | 7,576 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 7,340 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 7,549 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 7,308 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 7,388 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 7,690 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 7,898 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 7,940 | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 7,603 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 7,449 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dayton
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Dayton is:
31.4% White with 2,494 White residents.
6.0% African American with 476 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
50.9% Asian with 4,045 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 34 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 20 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 356 Two Or More residents.
6.6% Hispanic with 527 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dayton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.4% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.0% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 50.9% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dayton
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Dayton is 47.2% female with 3,754 female residents.
Dayton is 52.8% male with 4,197 male residents.
| Gender | Dayton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dayton for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Dayton completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Dayton completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Dayton completed high school / ged.
8.0% of adults in Dayton completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Dayton completed associate's degree.
40.0% of adults in Dayton completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in Dayton completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Dayton completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Dayton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dayton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dayton, New Jersey
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1.6% of households in Dayton earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Dayton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.3% of households in Dayton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.1% of households in Dayton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
1.4% of households in Dayton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
3.5% of households in Dayton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Dayton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.1% of households in Dayton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.4% of households in Dayton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
34.6% of households in Dayton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dayton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.6% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.3% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1.4% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 34.6% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
