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Dayton, KY — ZIP 41074

Population: 5,756 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 41074 (Dayton, KY) is $200,330 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $234,000 after a median 8 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,037/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$200,330

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$200,330
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+12.8%
10-year appreciation
+109.8%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$204,246
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$234,000
Median list price
$229,950
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,037/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,880/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Dayton High School, Lincoln Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pristine, Inc. (8.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
234
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
187

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,116
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
82,613
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
58,551

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (3 mi)
National parks include
William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
ST ELIZABETH FT THOMAS, ST ELIZABETH EDGEWOOD, ST ELIZABETH FLORENCE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+58 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,943
Housing built before 1970
64.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,147
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
82.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,712
Average weekly wage
$1,087
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
113

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 41074State medianUS median
Median home value$200,330$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$234,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market8 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$2,037/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,147$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 41074?
$200,330.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 41074?
$234,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 41074?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 41074?
Typical rent: $2,037/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 41074?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 41074 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 41074?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 41074?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 41074?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 41074?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 41074 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 41074?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 41074?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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