Dayton, OH β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Montgomery County Β· Ohio

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Dayton based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Dayton
National Avg
Ohio Avg
Population: 74Income: 29Home Value: 9Safety: 99Education: 19Median Age: 57Climate: 50Cost of Living: 39

Quick Stats

Population

136,741

2023 ACS

Median Income

$43,454

2023

Median Home Value

$93,200

2023

Median Rent

$866

2023

Median Age

34.2

Unemployment

9.7%

Cost of Living Index

77.2

100 = national avg

Dayton is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, with a population of 136,741 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Dayton is one of the communities in Ohio.

The median household income in Dayton is $43,454, and the median home value is $93,200. The cost of living index is 77.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $866 per month. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, and the median age is 34.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

136,741

Male

67,675

49.5%

Female

69,066

50.5%

Median Age

34.2

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

13.2%

High School or Higher

32.9%

Foreign Born

5.0%

Veterans

5.6%

Married

23.5%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.585

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

51.3%

Foreign Born

5.0%

White
51.3%
Black
38.0%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.4%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
6.8%
Other
2.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%

7,589 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

94.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,367 (44.4%)
Puerto Rican
971 (12.8%)
Cuban
171 (2.3%)
Dominican
204 (2.7%)
Salvadoran
127 (1.7%)
Guatemalan
506 (6.7%)
Colombian
208 (2.7%)
Honduran
573 (7.6%)
Ecuadorian
302 (4.0%)
Peruvian
83 (1.1%)
Other Hispanic
1,079 (14.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
488 (29.0%)
Chinese
290 (17.2%)
Filipino
132 (7.8%)
Vietnamese
176 (10.5%)
Korean
172 (10.2%)
Japanese
46 (2.7%)
Pakistani
111 (6.6%)
Taiwanese
26 (1.5%)
Other Asian
241 (14.3%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Samoan
41 (100.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
535 (100.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

128,121

English Only

92.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

5,123 speakers

Limited English

3.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
5,123 (4.0%)
Other Languages
1,001 (0.8%)
Other Asian
804 (0.6%)
Arabic
617 (0.5%)
Other Indo-European
426 (0.3%)
German
379 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
308 (0.2%)
Chinese
307 (0.2%)
Slavic Languages
277 (0.2%)
Vietnamese
174 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

96.9%

Limited English Proficiency

3.1%

Spanish
40.7% limited English
Other Languages
37.4% limited English
Other Asian
44.1% limited English
Arabic
52.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
35.2% limited English
German
6.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
31.8% limited English
Chinese
65.8% limited English
Slavic Languages
67.2% limited English
Vietnamese
31.6% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

7,603

5.6% of population

Disability Rate

21.3%

1,618 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$40,894

Unemployment Rate

5.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
23.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
20.3%
Vietnam
28.5%
Korea
2.9%
World War II
0.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.2%
35-54
25.5%
55-64
25.6%
65-74
23.1%
75+
17.6%

Male Veterans

6,597

86.8%

Female Veterans

1,006

13.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$40,894

Non-Veteran Income

$25,254

Difference

$15,640

61.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,618

Without Disability

5,985

Disability Rate

21.3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

68,058

#1 Ancestry

German

13.7% (18,783)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

10.6% (14,480)

#3 Ancestry

English

6.2% (8,532)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
13.7%
Irish
10.6%
English
6.2%
American
2.9%
Sub-Saharan African
2.7%
Italian
2.4%
European
1.5%
French
1.4%
Polish
1.3%
Scottish
1.2%
Dutch
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
Hungarian
0.7%
Arab
0.5%
Swedish
0.4%
Welsh
0.4%
British
0.4%
Russian
0.3%
Lithuanian
0.3%
Greek
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

57,953

Family Households

28,194

48.6%

Married Couples

13,015

22.5%

Non-Family Households

29,759

51.4%

Single Mother Households

11,857

20.5%

Single Father Households

3,322

5.7%

Living Alone

25,114

43.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

24,949

In Married Couple

9,721

39.0%

With Single Mother

12,923

51.8%

With Single Father

2,305

9.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$55,743

Married Couple Income

$86,852

Single Mother Income

$33,729

Single Father Income

$42,947

Avg Family Size

2.1

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

2,085

Grandparents Responsible

840

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$43,454

-41% vs national

Per Capita Income

$26,381

-29% vs national

Poverty Rate

27.1%

+99% vs national

Gini Index

0.4793

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

9.7%

+87% vs national

SNAP Recipients

25.8%

of households

How Dayton Compares

Dayton vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Dayton is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
31.3%
$25-50K
24.6%
$50-75K
17.7%
$75-100K
10.0%
$100-150K
9.4%
$150-200K
4.2%
$200K+
2.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

9.7%

+103% vs OH avg

Labor Force

64,416

Employed

57,730

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

13.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

32.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.2

Work from Home

8.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

77.2

100 = national avg

-22.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$33,963

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$80,276

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
78.7
Food
83.2
Transportation
66.4
Healthcare
86.6
Utilities
85.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,009

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,273

per month

The median household income in Dayton, OH is $43,454, which is 40.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,381. The poverty rate of 27.1% is higher than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4793, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 64,416. 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 71.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 77.2, which is 22.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 78.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $33,963 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$136,500

Median List Price

$139,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$94

Days on Market

55

Active Inventory

450

Months of Supply

4.8

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$131,330

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,157

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

14.9%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

34.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.4%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
14.9%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
34.9%
Listings with Price Drops
26.2%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 12.8%List Price ↑ 12.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

94

New Listings

162

Pending Sales

166

Homes Sold ↓ 29.9%New Listings ↓ 16.1%Pending ↓ 47.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$94

Median List $/SF

$100

Sale $/SF ↑ 2.2%List $/SF ↑ 12.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Dayton, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, home prices have risen 314.6% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 90.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 109.2%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 57.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 14.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH housing market rather than Dayton alone.

40yr ↑ 314.6%20yr ↑ 90.8%10yr ↑ 109.2%5yr ↑ 57%2yr ↑ 14%Q1 1977 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Dayton vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Dayton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$93,200

Median Rent

$866

Total Housing Units

69,640

Vacancy Rate

16.8%

Owner Occupied

48.2%

Renter Occupied

51.8%

Median Property Tax

$1,658

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$772

Housing Types

Single Family
70.2%
Multi-Family
28.8%
Mobile Home
1.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,658

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.78%

of home value

Median Home Value

$93,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,906

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,658) by the median home value ($93,200). In Dayton, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.78%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Dayton, OH is $136,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 55 days on the market. 14.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $94. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,157/month. About 48.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1951. There are 69,640 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,658. The effective tax rate is 1.78%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

13.39

per 1,000 residents

+415% vs national

Property Crime Rate

43.34

per 1,000 residents

+152% vs national

Total Crimes

7,651

2024

Violent Clearance

38%

cases solved

Property Clearance

7%

cases solved

YoY Change

+21.2%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Dayton Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Dayton vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Dayton is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 40.7%Property ↓ 15.0%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Dayton police solve 63% of murder cases but only 4% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent400.3062.5%
RapeViolent1571.1623.6%
RobberyViolent3412.5324.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1,2689.4042.9%
BurglaryProperty1,1598.5913.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,89221.445.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1,79413.303.5%

Dayton, OH reported 1,806 violent crimes and 5,845 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 13.39 per 1,000 residents is 415.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 38% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,892 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 45.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,8065,84513.3943.34
20231,4946,36411.0547.08
20221,6115,90511.7543.08
20211,4555,07510.4236.34
20201,5865,46511.3138.98
20191,3515,6739.6240.40
20181,2926,3309.2245.18
20171,2546,1158.9543.63
20161,4607,24210.4151.63
20151,3397,1769.5251.01

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

92.7

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

92.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

46.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

78.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

13

Public Assistance

$72.3M

Individual Assistance

$15.4M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $67.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$55.7M$11.4M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’TornadoJun 2019$7.0M$3.9M
Severe Storms β†’Severe StormJun 2012β€”β€”
Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropic… β†’Severe StormOct 2008$6.4Mβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005$7Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2005$1.1Mβ€”
Snow β†’SnowstormJan 2005$1.3Mβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormSep 2004$2Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record/near Reco… β†’Severe StormMar 2003$868Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Tornado β†’Severe Storm(s)Sep 2000$33Kβ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodJun 1989β€”β€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms β†’SnowstormJan 1978β€”β€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding β†’FloodJun 1968β€”β€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

325

Total Claims Paid

$2,007,488

Avg Claim Payout

$6,177

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

8

Federal Funding

$1,954,679

Properties Protected

43

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.91

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine5$1,796,314
205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind1$11,850
904.1: Advanced Assistance1$122,035
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$24,479

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Dayton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, ice storm, hail. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 325 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $72,334,155 in public assistance recovery funding. $15,364,018 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.9%

6.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.2%

3.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.6%

5.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.2%

0.6pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

32.0%

Arthritis

28.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

27.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

21.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.2%

Loneliness

40.0%

Lack of Support

24.7%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

37.0%

Mobility

18.5%

Cognitive

18.8%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

8.2%

Self-Care

6.4%

Independent Living

12.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Dayton has an obesity rate of 42.9%, which is 6.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.0 mi

Kettering Health Dayton

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kettering Health Dayton1.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5β€”
Dayton Childrens Hospital2.5 miChildrensβ€”Yes
Shriners Hospitals For Children2.5 miChildrensβ€”β€”
Dayton Va Medical Center4.3 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5Yes
Miami Valley Hospital4.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Pop. Served

150,840

Violations (5yr)

2

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
DAYTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM141,4070
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY8,9480
DAYTON VA BLDG 4101251
WOODBURY APARTMENTS PWS1200
DAYTON VA BLDG 320 POD A951
CAESARS VILLAGE MHP PWS900
RANCH OF OPPORTUNITY PWS550

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

4

Total COβ‚‚e

839.4K MT

Top Emitter

Tait Electric Generating Station

615.0K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Tait Electric Generating Station
Rockland Power Partners Ii Lp
Power Plants614,985
CARGILL INCORPORATED
Cargill Inc
Other163,393
Primary Products Ingredients Americas, LLC
Primary Products Ingredients Americas Llc
Chemicals31,585
STONY HOLLOW LANDFILL INC
Waste Management Inc
Waste29,485

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 7 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 839.4K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

71.2%

-10% vs national

Public Transit

3.7%

+310% vs national

Work From Home

8.8%

-6% vs national

Carpool

9.7%

Walk / Bike

5.5%

combined

How Dayton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

18

2023

6-Year Avg

22

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

2

Nighttime

13

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231618020
20222328060
20212123041
20202626871
20191016500
201819191241

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Dayton, OH covers travel times and transportation modes. 71.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.8% work from home, which is above the OH state average of 8.5%. Public transit is used by 3.7% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.7% of workers carpool. 5.2% walk to work. In 2023, there were 18 traffic fatalities from 16 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.0%

of households

No Internet

12.6%

of households

Total Households

57,953

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
66.0%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.6%
No Internet Access
12.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.6%

of households

Smartphone

85.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.8%

of households

Tablet

48.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.6%
Smartphone
85.0%
Desktop / Laptop
66.8%
Tablet
48.7%
Smartphone Only
16.2%
No Computer
9.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

16.0Β’

per kWh

-7% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.7Β’

per kWh

-21% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.1Β’

per kWh

-28% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

-5% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

6% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Dayton vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Population Served

150,840

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DAYTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water141,4070
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITYCommunityGround water8,9480
DAYTON VA BLDG 410CommunityPurchased surface water1251
WOODBURY APARTMENTS PWSCommunityGround water1200
DAYTON VA BLDG 320 POD ACommunityPurchased surface water951
CAESARS VILLAGE MHP PWSCommunityGround water900
RANCH OF OPPORTUNITY PWSCommunityGround water550

83.5% of households in Dayton have broadband internet access. 66.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.6% of households have no internet access. 16.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 150,840 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Dayton is located in Montgomery County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Dayton.

Election Overview

Source: Montgomery County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

126,767

49.8%

GOP Votes

125,566

49.3%

Total Votes

254,715

Margin

D+0.5%

Shift from 2020

R+1.8pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+0.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024126,767125,566254,71549.8%49.3%D+0.5
2020135,064129,034268,50550.3%48.1%D+2.2
2016117,661120,766249,56047.1%48.4%R+1.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Montgomery County recorded 254,715 total votes. Democrats won the county with 49.8% of the vote compared to 49.3% for Republicans, a margin of D+0.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.8pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Montgomery County has shifted 1.7 percentage points toward Democrats.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,549

Total Assets

$17.8B

Total Income

$30.1B

Per 10K Residents

113.3

nonprofits

+162.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

199

Median Assets

$468K

Oldest Active

1926

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
178
Human Services
164
Education
130
Arts & Culture
120
Recreation & Sports
72
Youth Development
67
Community Improvement
63
Philanthropy
50
Health Care
48
Mental Health
39
Housing & Shelter
29
Food & Agriculture
22
Animal-Related
21
Public Benefit
18
Voluntary Health
14
Civil Rights
14
Environment
12
Crime & Legal
12
International
10
Employment
9
Medical Research
8
Science & Tech
8
Public Safety
6
Mutual Benefit
3
Unknown
3
73.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $13.2B of $17.8B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Dayton

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CARESOURCEHealth Care$2.8B$1.5B2003
CARESOURCE OHIO INCHealth Care$2.2B$15.4B1986
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTONEducation$2.2B$1.0B1976
DAYTON CHILDRENS HOSPITALHealth Care$1.8B$836.6M1963
MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITALHealth Care$1.5B$1.9B1942
CARESOURCE GEORGIA COHealth Care$657.1M$2.3B2017
DAYTON FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$649.6M$65.7M1926
COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERHealth Care$541.6M$344.1M1966
CHARLES F KETTERING FOUNDATIONβ€”$469.1M$179.3M1938
DAYTON FOUNDATION PLUS INCPhilanthropy$441.9M$18.7M2003
CARESOURCE INDIANA INCHealth Care$437.4M$2.7B2007
UPPER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$405.5M$242.3M1938
MATHILE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$291.9M$30.9M1989
ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$275.1M$348.3M1984
DAYTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONHealth Care$183.9M$43.6M1983
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INCEducation$172.6M$20.5M1969
GRACEWORKS LUTHERAN SERVICESHuman Services$151.3M$69.7M1985
CARESOURCE WEST VIRGINIA COHealth Care$139.6M$802.0M2017
GOODWILL EASTER SEALS MIAMI VALLEYEmployment$108.9M$111.0M1942
KETTERING FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$90.6M$20.3M1967
MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONHealth Care$82.3M$46.6M1982
PREMIER HEALTH PARTNERSReligion$80.8M$9.4M1996
THE HOSPICE OF DAYTON INCHuman Services$79.8M$98.4M1978
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DAYTONβ€”$73.7M$40.6M1934
DAYTON HISTORYArts & Culture$68.1M$7.4M1943
ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$66.5M$69K1988
CARESOURCE KENTUCKY COHealth Care$56.3M$390.0M2016
COMPUNET CLINICAL LABORATORIES LLCβ€”$54.2M$136.3M2020
FIVE RIVERS HEALTH CENTERSHealth Care$52.7M$50.7M2011
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$46.3M$8.8M1969
AREA AGENCY ON AGING PLANNING AND SERVICE AREA 2Human Services$45.6M$74.9M1993
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES DAYTONβ€”$44.4M$7.1M1986
DAYTON FOUNDATION DEPOSITORYPhilanthropy$43.0M$28.1M1982
OHIOS HOSPICE FOUNDATIONHealth Care$41.5M$9.5M2001
ST MARY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$40.8M$6.8M1997
VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$36.9M$24.4M1977
GRANDVIEW FOUNDATIONHealth Care$35.0M$1.6M1999
CHILDRENS HOME CARE OF DAYTONHealth Care$34.0M$23.4M1993
AIR FORCE MUSEUM FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$32.9M$16.6M1966
ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATIONHealth Care$32.6M$18.2M1984
DAYTON ART INSTITUTEArts & Culture$31.7M$18.7M1942
FOODBANK INCFood & Agriculture$27.9M$36.0M2003
OHIOS HOSPICE INCHealth Care$27.4M$26.1M2013
EDGEMONT CAMPUSHealth Care$27.0M$323K2021
GRACEWORKS LUTHERAN SERVICESHuman Services$26.7M$43.0M1985
CPPS HERITAGE MISSION FUNDReligion$26.3M$30.6M2017
MIAMI VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS INCHuman Services$26.2M$53.3M1968
DAYTON POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOUNDATIONβ€”$26.0M$13.7M1985
YMCA OF GREATER DAYTON FOUNDATION LLCHuman Services$25.4M$1.3M2018
STEPHEN J WOLFE JR PRIVATE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$24.3M$4.9M2018

Dayton, OH has 1,549 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $17.8B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 178 organizations. 199 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 113.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1926.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

2,629

Total Approved

$736.2M

Jobs Supported

25,896

Per 10K Residents

192.3

SBA loans

+123.7% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

132

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

956 loans

Top Industry

Transportation & Warehousing

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

2,386

Total Amount

$655.9M

Avg Loan

$274,878

Median Loan

$120,000

SBA Guaranteed

$465.1M(71%)

Jobs Supported

19,116

5049% of all loans

Loans

243

Total Amount

$80.3M

Avg Loan

$330,551

Median Loan

$206,000

7(a) β€” 91%504 β€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

412

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$152.4M

21% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$369,973

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Transportation & Warehousing481 loans
NAICS 48
$59.8M
Construction270 loans
NAICS 23
$62.8M
Accommodation & Food Services232 loans
NAICS 72
$97.2M
Manufacturing221 loans
NAICS 33
$115.6M
Professional & Technical Services197 loans
NAICS 54
$46.5M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Mlc Inc.5$8.9M
Krivaan Llc2$7.2M
Global Gauge Corporation11$6.1M
Gamber Family Dental Inc.5$5.7M
Dayton Walls & Ceilings Inc2$5.0M
Premier Clinical Research Llc1$5.0M
Ofo Group Llc1$4.9M
Omega International Inc.5$4.8M
P & R Communications Service Inc.2$4.5M
Ps Yankee Llc1$4.5M

Dayton, OH has received 2,629 SBA loans totaling $736.2M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 2,386 loans (91% of the total), supporting 19,116 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 243 loans totaling $80.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Transportation & Warehousing. The most active SBA lender in Dayton is The Huntington National Bank with 956 loans. That works out to 192.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

31

Total Population

467,729

Avg Median Income

-$85,962,281

Avg Home Value

-$107,391,907

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
453154,804$84,186$183,900$94810.9
4537714,972$82,617$191,700$87221.2
454029,964$45,386$105,900$9214.4
4540313,831$36,250$73,900$7423.1
4540410,762$35,286$82,400$8717.6
4540519,322$41,901$74,100$8584.0
4540620,261$43,241$82,300$8795.0
4540915,677$84,000$230,800$1,0553.7
4541015,617$46,766$97,800$9502.4
4541420,479$53,824$163,200$86721.8
4541512,171$78,864$169,400$9416.0
454165,353$45,710$76,000$1,1231.9
4541728,161$35,027$73,000$86132.2
4541916,583$85,876$237,700$1,0063.7
4542023,956$56,670$116,200$9186.4
454230N/AN/AN/A0.0
4542449,871$78,566$169,000$1,09631.5
4542613,582$51,538$111,900$92719.9
45428274N/AN/AN/A0.5
4542926,510$77,291$221,200$1,0079.9
454307,171$107,500$261,700$1,2644.8
4543126,961$80,058$197,600$1,30211.7
4543214,988$83,323$181,900$8717.1
454331,560$79,205N/A$1,4347.1
4543412,482$142,260$290,500$1,44210.4
45435154N/AN/AN/A0.2
4543912,246$47,788$120,100$1,0017.8
4544022,730$83,378$248,200$1,1229.2
4544918,627$60,303$147,700$9846.8
4545928,454$89,144$276,100$1,18714.2
45469206N/AN/AN/A0.0

Dayton, OH has 31 ZIP codes with a combined population of 467,729. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$85,962,281. The average median home value is -$107,391,907. The average median monthly rent is -$86,020,620.

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