Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
25%
Dayton
Dayton, NV Area Guide
A great small town for outdoor enthusiasts and more!
Suburban
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Riverside
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Historic
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Quaint
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Situated about 11 miles northeast of Carson City, Dayton is a charming small town boasting expansive swaths of open space with rugged mountain views. In addition to a friendly community that defines small-town living, Dayton residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities and suburban delights.
The Carson River flows through the area, affording plenty of opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Locals flock to Dayton Valley Golf Course to work on their golf swings as well as Dayton State Park for picnicking and enjoying the outdoors.
Diverse eateries, cafes, and historical attractions contribute to Dayton’s suburban feel. Nearby destinations like Carson City, Reno, and Lake Tahoe are all just a short drive away from Dayton, providing all kinds of big-city amenities and even more options for basking in nature.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,115
Average: $98,064
Education
2,128
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,518
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dayton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dayton, NV is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
452 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
426 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
451 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
356 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
748 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dayton State Park
- Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Reno/Tahoe International
Top Apartments in Dayton
Houses for Rent in Dayton
Living in Dayton
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.