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Dayton, OH

Founded 1796Montgomery CountyElev. 225 m
Population
136,741
Median home
$93,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
86
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Dayton

With about 136,741 residents, Dayton is one of Ohio's notable places. Dayton was founded in 1796 and sits in Montgomery County. The median age is 34.2 and the median household income is $43,454. Homes carry a median value of $93,200, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
136,741
Median age
34.2
Median household income
$43,454
Per-capita income
$26,381
Poverty rate
27.1%
High-school grad or higher
87.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
Unemployment
9.7%
Avg. commute
20.6 min
Work from home
8.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Black37.8%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.5%
Service20.3%
Sales & office20.3%
Production, transportation & material moving19.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$93,200
Median gross rent
$866/mo
Owner-occupied
48.2%
Median year built
1951
Households
57,953
Avg. household size
2.14

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Dayton has 86 public schools — 45 elementary, 11 middle, 23 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 27 schools
Reading29%
Math34%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

3EAHighGrades 5–12
Belmont High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
David H. Ponitz Career Technology CenterHighGrades 9–12
Dayton Athletic Vocational AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Dayton Business Technology High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Dayton Career Tech High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Dayton Digital AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Dayton Early College Academy IncHighGrades 9–12charter
Dunbar Early College High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Gem City Career Prep High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
Jefferson Jr./Sr. High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Liberty High SchoolHighGrades 10–12charter
Meadowdale High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime206% above national
Dayton1,182
Ohio316
United States386
↑ 17% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime144% above national
Dayton4,763
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↑ 16% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Dayton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Dayton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Montgomery County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Dayton is in Montgomery County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Dayton was founded in 1796 and sits in Montgomery County. Elevation ~225 m.

Map of Dayton
Dayton, OH
Where Dayton is
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Historic places

88 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 3 National Historic Landmarks.

Wright Cycle Company--Wright and Wright Printing OfficesDunbar, Paul Laurence, HouseWright Flyer IIICommercial BuildingEagles BuildingFirst Lutheran ChurchMutual Home & Savings Association BuildingSt. Mary Roman Catholic Church
Notable people from Dayton
Jonathan WintersMartin SheenNatalie Clifford BarneyTimothy SnyderNancy CartwrightEdwin MosesLuke GrimesDorothy GishRon HarperBilly Strayhorn
People searches in Dayton
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Nearby cities
Kettering (7 mi)Huber Heights (7 mi)Beavercreek (8 mi)Fairborn (10 mi)Middletown (21 mi)Springfield (24 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Dayton, OH (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Dayton, Ohio.

Jennifer Leigh Smith, 35
Dayton · 45410
Ryan Douglas Mitchell, 41
Dayton · 45417
AKA Ryan Douglas Mitchell, Ryan D Mitchell
Ryan Johnson, 43
Dayton · 45417
AKA Ryan Blake Johnson, Ryan Johnson
Luis Arturo Brown, 25
Dayton · 45431
AKA Luis Turo Brown
Kenneth Paul Baker, 24
Dayton · 45402
AKA Paul Kennith Baker, Kenneth Baker
Kenneth Edward Wright, 71
Dayton · 45410
Kenneth W Moore, 62
Dayton · 45417
AKA Kenneth William Moore, Kenneth W Moore
Paul Miller, 68
Dayton · 45458
AKA Paul David Miller, Paul D Miller
Charles Arthur Baker, 73
Dayton · 45414
Charles Young, 67
Dayton · Montgomery County · 45424
AKA Charles William Young, Charles W Young
Charles William Young, 67
Dayton · 45424
Charllie James Davis, 49
Dayton · Montgomery County · 45410
AKA Charlie J Davis, Charles J Davis
Joseph Lee Taylor, 44
Dayton · 45419
AKA Joseph Taylor, Joseph L Taylor
Joseph Lee Taylor, 44
Dayton · 45419
AKA Joseph Lee Taylor, Joseph L Taylor
Donald F Scott, 54
Dayton · Montgomery County · 45449
AKA Donald Scott
Donald Eugene King, 71
Dayton · 45417
AKA Donald Eugene King, Donald King

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Dayton — frequently asked

What is the population of Dayton, Ohio?
Dayton has a population of about 136,741, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dayton?
The median home value in Dayton is $93,200, and the median gross rent is $866/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Dayton safe? What is the crime rate?
Dayton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,182 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Dayton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Montgomery County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Dayton?
Dayton has 86 public schools (45 elementary, 11 middle, 23 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dayton?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Dayton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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