City profile · Nevada · Census ACS 2023

Dayton, NV

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Dayton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

15,873
Residents
$91,221
Median income
$399,400
Median home
$1,870
Median rent (state)

Dayton - the verdict

Nationally, Dayton sits in the 72nd percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

72nd
percentile, household income
77th
percentile, home value
79th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Dayton, NV

Dayton is a small town in Nevada, home to 15,873 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $91,221 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 2.0%. Home values in Dayton run a median of $399,400, and the median resident age is 44.8 years. Educational attainment runs 20.9% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 58.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 5 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Nevada tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Nevada scores 100.0 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,870 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $190 across Nevada, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 25.2 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

15,873 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nevada

Median Household Income

$91,221 /yr

Poverty 2.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nevada average

How does Dayton compare to other US cities?

Dayton measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 72% higher than other cities
Home value 77% pricier than other cities
Median rent 79% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Dayton against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Nevada only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Nevada-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Dayton toward the top of Nevada's cities

Among the 111 Nevada cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Dayton ranks #1 - the 86th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Dayton only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#31 of 101
69th percentile in Nevada
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 111
86th percentile in Nevada
Median Home Value
#39 of 97
60th percentile in Nevada
Poverty Rate
#78 of 111
30th percentile in Nevada
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#52 of 111
53rd percentile in Nevada

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Nevada only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

72ndIncome percentile

72nd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Dayton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$399,400 23rd percentile more affordable than 23% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Dayton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Dayton, NV Dayton, NV's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Dayton, NV-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Dayton, NV median $91,221/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Dayton, NV's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Dayton, NV. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
15,873
Median Income
$91,221
Median Home Value
$399,400
Median Age
44.8
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Labor force participation
58.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.6%
Carpool
12.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.1%
Work from Home
9.6%

Based on 7,526 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Nevada - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$30
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$190
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nevada state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Nevada state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Dayton sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,870/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
25.2 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nevada

Spring Creek
14,967 people
Boulder City
14,888 people
Spanish Springs
17,512 people
Gardnerville Ranchos
12,185 people
Cold Springs
11,223 people
Elko
20,624 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Dayton's 15,873 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Palmer Ranch, FL
15,873 people
Live Oak, TX
15,875 people
Elkton, MD
15,867 people
Coos Bay, OR
15,867 people
Parkway, CA
15,880 people
Horsham, PA
15,866 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Dayton's $91,221 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Simpsonville, KY
$91,221 median income
Glenshaw, PA
$91,219 median income
Gwynn, VA
$91,210 median income
Egan, LA
$91,233 median income
Bordentown, NJ
$91,208 median income
Clam Gulch, AK
$91,250 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Dayton, NV Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Dayton, NV - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 72.8% 8.4% 14.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 24.3% White 72.8% Black or African American 0.8% Asian 1.9% American Indian 1.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 8.4% Two or more races 14.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Dayton compares to nearby Nevada cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Dayton (this city) 15,873 $91,221
Spring Creek 14,967 $104,381
Boulder City 14,888 $69,145
Spanish Springs 17,512 $121,250
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NV NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Dayton, NV?

What is the population of Dayton, NV? +

15,873 people live in Dayton, NV according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Dayton, NV? +

Dayton households earn a median of $91,221 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Dayton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Dayton; the closest available measure is the Nevada state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nevada vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Dayton, NV? +

A typical home in Dayton is worth $399,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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