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Thinking About The Dayton, OH Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Dayton. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

87/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentA+

WeatherA+

Population

87,307

Median Home

$233K

Median Income

$84K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 87,307, Dayton is a mid-sized OH city. Median household income is $84K with homes valued around $233K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers, investors looking at rental opportunities.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Dayton, OH. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$233K

Vacancy Rate

11.0%

Owner-Occupied

60%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Dayton, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

45458

Area Stats

Pop: 37,128

Home Value: $314K

45440

Area Stats

Pop: 22,256

Home Value: $230K

45402

Area Stats

Pop: 10,438

Home Value: $110K

45404

Area Stats

Pop: 10,380

Home Value: $68K

45430

Area Stats

Dayton Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Mason Area

Home: $379K25 mi away

Maineville Area

Home: $279K25 mi away

West Chester Area

Home: $295K26 mi away

Loveland Area

Home: $315K31 mi away

Goshen Area

Home: $191K32 mi away

Livability Grades

How Dayton stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentA+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 5 most populated zip codes for Dayton and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.