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Dayton, Pennsylvania

Dayton, Pennsylvania, in Armstrong county, is 49 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 543.

The People and Families of Dayton

In Dayton, about 60% of adults are married.

Dayton benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dayton had a median family income of $36,250.

Dayton Housing

About 82% of housing units in Dayton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Typical rents in Dayton are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Dayton, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Dayton Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Dayton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dayton, PA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built15
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