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Dayton, Washington, in Columbia county, is 56 miles E of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 224 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 2,655.
In Dayton, about 56% of adults are married.
In 2000, Dayton had a median family income of $40,714.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Dayton ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 69% of housing units in Dayton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Dayton benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Washington.
In Dayton, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Dayton than in most places of its size.
Dayton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 12% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Dayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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