Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Dayton
Dayton, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,577
Population
6,840
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Another amazing suburb minutes from Cincinnati
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Nestled along the Ohio River, Dayton is a small city and Cincinnati suburb with a small-town feel. Dayton offers a great combination of historic homes and newly constructed condos with scenic views of the river, along with affordable single-family homes perfect for families and couples. Dayton is primarily residential with a few locally-owned restaurants and several beautiful waterfront green spaces like Walker. Best known as a commuter town, Dayton is convenient to Newport and Cincinnati, allowing residents to have quick and easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options. By living in Dayton, you’ll be only a short drive from commercial hubs like Newport on the Levee, a dynamic multi-purpose complex with clothing stores, restaurants, an aquarium, a movie theater, nightlife sports, and more. You’ll also be able to enjoy the best of what Downtown Cincinnati has to offer from cheering on the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park or enjoying a play at the Taft Theater.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,802
Average: $76,708
Education
1,631
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,259
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dayton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Dayton, KY is $1,579 for one bedroom, $1,952 for two bedrooms, and $2,558 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dayton has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,579/month
744 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dayton, KY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
487 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
372 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
372 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Newport Aquarium
- Theodore M. Berry Friendship Park
- Krohn Conservatory
- Eden Park
- William H. Taft National Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.