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Dayton

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Minnesota
  • 7 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Dayton is a town in Minnesota with a population of 5,238. Dayton is in Hennepin County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Dayton offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Dayton there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Dayton and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Dayton are highly rated.
    Population
    5,238

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $246,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,041
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      6%
    • Own
      94%
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    Dayton Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      33.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      184.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      619.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      134
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Dayton

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $87,966
    National
    $55,322
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      Dayton Reviews

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      I love the more rural setting that is still only 30 minutes to downtown Minneapolis! It is a great place to raise children with good schools, plenty of parks and trails, and easy access to the Mississippi River and local lakes.
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      Dayton has an amazing enviornment, lots of nice people and amazing homes and ranches all around. The new devolpments began to take away from the greatness however its still a nice city
      There are a few popular stores in the area including the gas station, bar and golf courses. The gas station is convenient and small which gives it a small town feel. The bar is remodeled and looks very appealing while driving by it's just a small place to get together with a few of the town locals and kick back and enjoy each others company. The golf courses are great! People drive from far away to golf with their friends that live near by. The golf courses ground crew keeps the courses looking nice and after a round of golf people can come inside for a bite to eat or a drink. They also have other indoor sports for the winter. There is a family owned restaurant that has some of the best reviews of any restaurant out there. Great food and a cozy environment. Perfect for a small town.