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Dayton, MN

Dayton, MN.

Population: 6,016 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dayton, MN is $505,559 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $531,453 after a median 72 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$505,559

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$505,559
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+9.9%
10-year appreciation
+59.9%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$509,064
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$531,453
Median list price
$597,000
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
-6.6%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
DAYTON ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Andover Site (7.8 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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.4 in
Annual snowfall
49.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
175
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
187

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
91,350
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
87,142

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (25 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Joyner Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, M HEALTH FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY OF MN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,126 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,011
Housing built before 1970
11.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.1%
Median annual property tax
$5,161
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
825,553
Average weekly wage
$1,697
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,044

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

How it compares

DaytonState medianUS median
Median home value$505,559$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$531,453$315,500$325,000
Median days on market72 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,161$2,128$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 Dayton, MN?
$505,559.
What is the median sale price in Dayton, MN?
$531,453.
How long do homes take to sell in Dayton, MN?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Dayton, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,176/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dayton, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Dayton, MN in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Dayton, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dayton, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dayton, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dayton, MN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dayton, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dayton, MN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dayton, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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