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Crime in Dayton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dayton. Key points include:
There were 225 total crimes in Dayton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dayton is 2,250.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dayton is 130.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dayton is 2,120.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dayton is 6.20% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Dayton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dayton / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 225 | 2,250.7 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 130.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 20.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 90.0 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 212 | 2,120.6 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 35 | 350.1 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 148 | 1,480.4 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 29 | 290.1 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dayton is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dayton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Dayton is $304,020.
The median income in Dayton is $59,691.
Dayton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dayton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dayton | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 82 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dayton, TX Weather
The average high in Dayton is 78.5° and the average low is 59.4°.
There are 72.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 57.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dayton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 59.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 57.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
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 9,058. The population has increased 16.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,058 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 9,121 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 8,839 | 3.2% |
| 2021 | 8,569 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 8,546 | 7.5% |
| 2019 | 7,952 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 7,881 | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 7,615 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 7,494 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 7,413 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 7,350 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,355 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 7,432 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 7,578 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 7,798 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dayton
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Dayton is:
53.4% White with 4,837 White residents.
13.4% African American with 1,216 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 145 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 455 Two Or More residents.
26.5% Hispanic with 2,400 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dayton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.4% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.4% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.5% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dayton
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Dayton is 48.9% female with 4,426 female residents.
Dayton is 51.1% male with 4,632 male residents.
| Gender | Dayton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dayton for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Dayton completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Dayton completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Dayton completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Dayton completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Dayton completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Dayton completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Dayton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Dayton completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Dayton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dayton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dayton, Texas
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5.9% of households in Dayton earn Less than $10,000.
5.2% of households in Dayton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.2% of households in Dayton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Dayton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Dayton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Dayton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.4% of households in Dayton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.6% of households in Dayton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.9% of households in Dayton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.5% of households in Dayton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dayton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.9% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.5% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
