Housing in Dayton, WA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$227,472

Dayton vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Dayton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

62nd%ilemost expensive$223,900show rank

Median Rent

47th%ilemost expensive rent$926show rank

Rent Burden

27th%ilehighest rent burden15.5%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$223,900

Median Rent

$926

Total Housing Units

1,505

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Owner Occupied

76.9%

Renter Occupied

23.1%

Median Property Tax

$1,783

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$997

Housing Types

Single Family

87.5%

Multi-Family

4.8%

Mobile Home

7.7%

The median home value in Dayton, WA is $223,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Dayton is $227,472. The median rent is $926 per month (Census ACS). About 76.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1944. There are 1,505 total housing units.