Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
14%
Dayton
Dayton, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,872
Population
7,879
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Home to Weequahic Lake and Park just south of Newark
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Nestled just south of Downtown Newark, Dayton is a small community that’s home to the sprawling Weequahic Lake and Park. A public golf course, a lake for fishing, and nature trails can be found in this abundantly green suburb. Apartments for rent in Dayton are fairly affordable, and residents appreciate living so close to a city park and lake. Dayton sits immediately west of the Newark Liberty International Airport, and residents can easily commute into Elizabeth or New York City for work or leisure.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$135,672
Average: $163,427
Education
3,962
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,370
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dayton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dayton, NJ is $1,872 for one bedroom, and $2,400 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dayton has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,872/month
814 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dayton, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Von Thuns Country Farm Market
- NJ Audubon Plainsboro Preserve
- Davidson's Mill Pond Park
- Ireland Brook Conservation Area
- Beekman Road
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
- Newark Liberty 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.