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Dayton
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Dayton

#4 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Middlesex County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 35 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Dayton is a suburb of New York City with a population of 8,185. Dayton is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Dayton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Dayton and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Dayton are highly rated.
    About Dayton...
    Population
    8,185
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $408,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,869
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

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

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      21%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      45%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Dayton

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $127,975
    National
    $69,021
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