salaryRent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,120 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 115 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dayton?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dayton
| Size | Dayton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,073 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $954 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,383 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,167 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dayton overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Dayton, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dayton
Life in Dayton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dayton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $426 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $227,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dayton, TX?
Renting in Dayton costs a median of about $1,153 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Dayton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,120 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dayton cheap or expensive?
Dayton is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $64,377. It ranks 115th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dayton?
The median homeowner in Dayton pays $3,167 a year in property taxes, about 1.39% of the median home value.
Is Dayton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Dayton?
The median home value in Dayton is $227,600, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
9,058 people live in Dayton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.