Dayton, VA 22821 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dayton, VA—22821

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$361,000

3.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$81,700

34.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

172

264.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.5%

Median Rent

$775

1.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$775

36.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,700

28.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Dayton, VA

As of May '26, the median home price in Dayton, VA is $361,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.3%. This indicates that home prices in Dayton, VA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$361,000	3.3%
Single Family	$362,000	3.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dayton, VA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dayton, VA is $1,240, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dayton, VA is 2-bedrooms: $775, 3-bedrooms: $1,700. The most common rental property sizes in Dayton, VA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 42.3% and 32.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$775	$1,240
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$775	$775
3 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,700
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

8.9%

2 Bedrooms

32.5%

3 Bedrooms

42.3%

4 Bedrooms

11.6%

5+ Bedrooms

4.7%

Property Listings — Dayton, VA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dayton, VA is 172. This is a increase of 264.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$615,000	25.0%
Listing Count	5	-4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	-4.0%
Days on Market	172	264.0%

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Demographics — Dayton, VA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dayton, VA has a population of 6,070, which has increased by 17.3% over the past 5 years. Dayton, VA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	6,070	17.3%
% Under 18	22.8%	-11.3%
% Seniors	14.5%	-15.2%
% WFH	7.3%	-14.1%
% w/ College Degree	22.9%	11.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dayton, VA is a predominantly white area, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dayton, VA is hispanic, making up 8.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.6% of the population in Dayton, VA, and this percentage has increased by 19.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	87.1%	-5.5%
% Black	2.4%	2,300.0%
% Hispanic	8.8%	72.5%
% Asian	0.2%	-88.9%
% Foreign Born	5.6%	19.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dayton, VA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 55 mortgage originations in Dayton, VA, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dayton, VA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	55
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dayton, VA

Dayton, VA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	0.9%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$950
2 Bedroom	$435	$775	$1,210
3 Bedroom	-$60	$1,700	$1,640
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,010

Dayton, VA—22821

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dayton, VA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dayton, VA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dayton, VA

Demographics — Dayton, VA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dayton, VA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dayton, VA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dayton, VA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dayton, VA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.8
Median Home Price	$361,000
Median Household Income	$81,700

Dayton, VA—22821

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dayton, VA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dayton, VA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dayton, VA

Demographics — Dayton, VA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dayton, VA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dayton, VA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dayton, VA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dayton, VA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bridgewater, VA

Hinton, VA

Mount Solon, VA

Singers Glen, VA

Harrisonburg, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

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