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Dayton
  • City in Ohio

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade C+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Dayton is a city in Ohio with a population of 138,416. Dayton is in Montgomery County. Living in Dayton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Dayton there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Dayton and residents tend to lean liberal.

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About Dayton...
Population
138,416

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$73,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$766
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    53%
  • Own
    47%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    809
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    24.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    148.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    188.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    976.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,258.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    1,050.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    15%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    15%
    national  11%

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