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Dayton, TN


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Dayton, Tennessee

Dayton, Tennessee, in Rhea county, is 35 miles NE of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 109 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 6,180.

The People and Families of Dayton

In Dayton, about 47% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Dayton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dayton had a median family income of $33,149.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Dayton ($9,800). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Dayton Housing

About 59% of housing units in Dayton are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Dayton, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Dayton than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDayton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Dayton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Dayton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Dayton, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults26
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime22

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