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Dayton
  • Town in Tennessee

Report Card

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

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Dayton is a town in Tennessee with a population of 7,112. Dayton is in Rhea County. Living in Dayton offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Dayton and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Dayton are above average.

About

About Dayton...
Population
7,112

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$106,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$558
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Suburban Rural Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    223.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    13.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    320.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,590
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    223.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    16%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    9%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    21%
    national  11%

Working in Dayton

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$40,148
National
$69,021

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