City Intelligence

Dayton, OH

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.

Livability Score

84/ 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

5

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 weather (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

Pop: 7,105

Home Value: $234K

Dayton Area Map

Get oriented — see where Dayton sits and explore neighborhoods before you narrow in.

Schools Near Dayton

Schools in and around Dayton, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (10)

Centerville Primary Village North

Centerville Primary Village South

Dayton Early College Academy Inc

Dayton SMART Elementary School

Dr John Hole Elementary School

Driscoll Elementary School

Louise Troy Elementary School

Normandy Elementary School

Stingley Elementary School

W O Cline Elementary School

Middle Schools (8)

City Day Community School

Dayton Regional STEM School

Emerson Academy

Hadley E Watts Middle School

Magsig Middle School

Miami Valley Academies

Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Tower Heights Middle School

High Schools (2)

Belmont High School

Centerville High School

Private Schools (20)

ALEXANDRIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

ASCENSION SCHOOL

BISHOP LEIBOLD SCHOOL

CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL

CHAMINADE JULIENNE HIGH SCHOOL

CREATIVE WORLD OF MONTESSORI-WILMINGTON PIKE

DAYTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

EAST DAYTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

EFFICA SCHOOL OF MONTESSORI

HILLEL ACADEMY OF GREATER DAYTON

HOLY ANGELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CENTERVILLE

SPRING VALLEY ACADEMY

ST ALBERT THE GREAT CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ST ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL

TEMPLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

THE GODDARD SCHOOL - BEAVERCREEK

THE MIAMI VALLEY SCHOOL

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.