Dayton, MN

Dayton, Minnesota

Dayton, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 12 miles N of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 22 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Dayton has a population of 4,699.

The People and Families of Dayton

In Dayton, about 68% of adults are married. Dayton is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Interestingly, Dayton is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dayton had a median family income of $71,356. Dayton is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Dayton finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Dayton ($1,600). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Dayton are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Dayton Housing

About 96% of housing units in Dayton are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Dayton pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Dayton, 92% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

Dayton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Dayton, MN

Comparing Dayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Dayton Almanac

Dayton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dayton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Dayton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dayton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dayton Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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