Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Dayton
Dayton, MN Area Guide
A scenic community on the banks of the Mississippi River
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Located about 27 miles northwest of Minneapolis, Dayton is a picturesque community brimming with natural beauty. Dayton residents enjoy a rural setting with a secluded, small-town feel. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound in Dayton, with access to the mighty Mississippi River, Crow River, Elm Creek Park Preserve, Diamond Lake, and Daytona Golf Club.
Renting in Dayton means joining a close-knit community brought together by local events and activities, as well as a shared love for the natural environment. Direct access to Interstate 94 affords many Dayton residents quick commutes into the Twin Cities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$123,102
Average: $158,168
Education
2,773
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,375
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dayton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dayton, MN is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
702 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Elm Creek Singletrack Trail
- Eastman Nature Center
- Rum River South County Park
- Elm Creek Park Reserve
- Mississippi West Regional Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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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.