Cost of Living in Dayton, KY
Population 5,703 · Kentucky · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Dayton sits on the smaller end of the Kentucky city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Dayton is part of the immediate Cincinnati metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 33% lower than Cincinnati's $215,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Dayton
The median home value in Dayton is $144,100 — 53% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,086/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,500/year is 16% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Kentucky's top state income tax rate is 4.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. The climate averages highs of 65.4°F and lows of 44.2°F. Overall, Dayton has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.
Dayton has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 45 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 68 | 55 | 45 |
| Low °F | 24 | 26 | 33 | 43 | 53 | 61 | 65 | 64 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 28 |
| Precip" | 2.86 | 2.79 | 3.94 | 4.37 | 4.70 | 4.61 | 4.39 | 3.39 | 3.07 | 3.05 | 2.91 | 3.32 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Dayton, KY?
Dayton has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.
What is average rent in Dayton, KY?
The median gross rent in Dayton is $1,086 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Dayton?
The median home value in Dayton is $144,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Dayton?
The median household income in Dayton is $62,500 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Dayton, KY?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Dayton is 6.0%. The Kentucky state income tax top rate is 4.0%.
Is Dayton, KY affordable?
Yes, Dayton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Dayton?
Dayton has average high temperatures of 65.4°F and average lows of 44.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Dayton at a Glance
- Population
- 5,703
- Median Income
- $62,500
- Home Value
- $144,100
- Median Rent
- $1,086/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 65.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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