South Dayton, NY

South Dayton, New York

South Dayton, New York, in Cattaraugus county, is 37 miles S of Buffalo, New York. There are an estimated 662 people in the village.

The People and Families of South Dayton

In South Dayton, about 50% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, South Dayton isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Dayton had a median family income of $32,917. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in South Dayton.

South Dayton Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in South Dayton is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in South Dayton than you'll find in other villages. The village is known in New York for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in South Dayton.

Commuting

In South Dayton, 87% of commuters drive to work. The village is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 5%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 10%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of South Dayton, NY

Comparing South Dayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

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

South Dayton Almanac

South Dayton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

South Dayton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

South Dayton High Schools (2004)

PINE VALLEY CENTRAL JSHS
7827 RT 83
716-988-3276
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 380 students.

South Dayton Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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