Dayton 66 Good
Dayton Livability #111 ranked city in Tennessee#10,521 ranked city in the USARanks better than 64% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Dayton

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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What's it like Living in Dayton?

Dayton is a smaller city located in the state of Tennessee. The city has a population of 7,357 residents. The majority of Dayton residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Black and Asian. If you are a young adult or student, you might be pleased to know that the average age of all Dayton residents is 31. All the single ladies and all the single fellas might want to take notice as only 48% of the Dayton population is married. Not a fan of sitting in traffic during your commute to work? Dayton offers shorter work commutes, with an average one-way commute time taking only 17 minutes, far lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Dayton could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Tennessee if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Finding the best places to live in Dayton and nearby areas is a much easier task when you can rely on information and data from the livability score, which includes crime, commute, health & safety, education, employment and other important metrics.

The livability score in Dayton is 66 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 68th percentile of all cities across America. There are nine total categories that create the livability score. Dayton scores well for crime (A) The bad news for Dayton, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: amenities (F), education (F) and employment (F).

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and proximity to public transportation are all important things to look for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to Dayton is real estate affordability. Median real estate prices in Dayton come in at $99,300, which is 32% lower than the Tennessee average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Dayton, the home price to income ratio is 2.8, which is 9.7% lower than the Tennessee average.

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      Dayton transportation information

      Statistic Dayton Tennessee National
      Average one way commute17min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work76.6%83.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool17.5%9.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.8%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.4%1.4%2.8%
      Working from home1.9%3.9%4.6%
      Source: The Dayton, TN data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).