Rows tagged local are specific to Dayton (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Dayton, OH. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 3/10 (district Dayton City · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
92.4
metro-area
#64 of 200 metros
Grocery index (US=100)
94.1
metro-area
#37 of 200 metros
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.26
metro-area
#64 of 200 metros
Median household income
$41,443
local
#3142 of 3,220 cities
Median wage (all occupations)
$28,283
local
#3079 of 3,220 cities
Who lives here
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median age
39.1 years
metro-area
#111 of 200 metros
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)
32.0%
metro-area
#111 of 200 metros
Foreign-born residents
4.7%
metro-area
#168 of 200 metros
Homes that are owner-occupied
64.8%
metro-area
#121 of 200 metros
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
9.98%
local
#3070 of 3,220 cities
Population growth (5-yr)
-2.6%
local
#2783 of 3,220 cities
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$86,200
local
#22 of 3,220 cities
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
2.1×
local
#44 of 3,220 cities
1-yr home appreciation
+3.0%
metro-area
#47 of 200 metros
Price per square foot
$52
local
#44 of 3,220 cities
Typical home size (implied)
1,651 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$830
local
#106 of 3,220 cities
Homes for sale (inventory)
2,335
Median days on market
6
metro-area
#5 of 200 metros
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
10.0%
state
#97 of 200 metros
Combined sales tax
7.24%
state
#91 of 200 metros
State income tax (top rate)
3.90%
Capital gains tax
3.50%
state
#62 of 200 metros
High earners
No special surtax
Social Security in retirement
Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits
Effective property tax rate
1.80%
local
#2623 of 3,220 cities
Median property tax paid
$1,554
local
#376 of 3,220 cities
Health & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Life expectancy at birth
74.5 years
metro-area
#160 of 200 metros
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,400
state
#32 of 200 metros
Uninsured (share of residents)
6.8%
metro-area
#59 of 200 metros
Primary care providers per 100k
87
metro-area
#48 of 200 metros
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$10,000
state
#58 of 200 metros
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$100
state
#83 of 200 metros
Vehicle property tax (annual)
None
state
#1 of 200 metros
Emissions testing
Required
Emissions detail
Required in major metro counties
DMV & license offices
2
Avg commute to work
21 min
local
#395 of 3,220 cities
Commute by driving alone
77.6%
metro-area
#138 of 200 metros
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min
23.7%
metro-area
#34 of 200 metros
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
19.5¢/kWh
state
#130 of 200 metros
Avg monthly electric bill
$175
state
#130 of 200 metros
Gasoline
$3.25/gal
state
#83 of 200 metros
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$78
state
#139 of 200 metros
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$104
state
#101 of 200 metros
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$76
state
#20 of 200 metros
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$1,300
state
#22 of 200 metros
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,300
state
#9 of 200 metros
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
85.0 — Relatively Moderate
metro-area
#68 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$600
state
#16 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#1 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
42
metro-area
#57 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
800
metro-area
#49 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
94%
state
#64 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
5,700
metro-area
#141 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
9
metro-area
#43 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
0
metro-area
#5 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
85°F
metro-area
#59 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
20°F
metro-area
#147 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
41.6"
metro-area
#94 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
28.2"
metro-area
#141 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
50%
metro-area
#175 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
6a
Frost window
04-30 → 10-15
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
300
state
#28 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
1,800
state
#52 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
24
metro-area
#150 of 200 metros
Parks
25
Hiking areas
7
Golf courses
14
Shooting ranges
6
Lakes
3
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#1 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.