Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
13%
Dayton
Dayton, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$997
Population
12,631
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Comradery is alive and well in this Texan suburb
Great Schools
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Close-Knit
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Quaint
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A small suburb sitting about 40 miles outside of Houston, Dayton is a quaint Texas town with a notably close-knit community. Friendly neighbors, community events, and an excellent public school district keep this part of town as family-friendly as ever. Affordable apartments, houses, and townhomes are up for grabs in this welcoming city. Residents appreciate the large lots and quiet atmosphere that accompanies Dayton’s residential neighborhoods.
A variety of restaurants, boutiques, and services can be found along Highway 90, the city’s main roadway. Because of Dayton’s easy commute into major metropolitan areas like Houston or Beaumont, residents can enjoy their suburban seclusion while still experiencing big-city proximity. Dayton offers green spaces like Dayton City Park and the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge and Municipal Park resides just a few miles east.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,330
Average: $79,386
Education
1,110
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,703
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dayton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Dayton, TX is $1,015 for one bedroom, $1,197 for two bedrooms, and $2,218 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dayton has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,015/month
687 Sq Ft
House
$1,934/month
1,538 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,987/month
1,643 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dayton, TX is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
875 Students
Public
Grades K-5
759 Students
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
845 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
1,396 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,633 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
59 Students
Public
Grades K-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
- William P Hobby
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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.