Dayton, TN 37321 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dayton, TN—37321

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$255,000

0.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$59,200

59.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

19.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.0%

Median Rent

$1,480

43.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$740

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,380

26.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,920

N/A

Home Price Trends — Dayton, TN

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dayton, TN is $255,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.9%. This indicates that home prices in Dayton, TN are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$255,000	0.9%
Single Family	$255,000	1.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dayton, TN

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dayton, TN is $1,580, with a year-over-year rent change of 43.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dayton, TN is studios: $1,500, 1-bedrooms: $740, 2-bedrooms: $1,390, 3-bedrooms: $2,110, 4-bedrooms: $2,300. The most common rental property sizes in Dayton, TN are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 59.5% and 28.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,480	$1,580
Studio Rent	$1,000	$1,500
1 Bed Rent	$740	$740
2 Bed Rent	$1,380	$1,390
3 Bed Rent	$1,920	$2,110
4 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,300

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

4.7%

2 Bedrooms

59.5%

3 Bedrooms

28.8%

4 Bedrooms

6.9%

Property Listings — Dayton, TN

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dayton, TN is 81. This is a increase of 1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$368,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	82	7.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	7.0%
Days on Market	97	19.0%

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Demographics — Dayton, TN

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dayton, TN has a population of 20,700, which has increased by 6.8% over the past 5 years. Dayton, TN is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	20,700	6.8%
% Under 18	23.2%	-0.9%
% Seniors	16.8%	-2.9%
% WFH	4.7%	46.9%
% w/ College Degree	18.4%	37.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dayton, TN is a predominantly white area, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dayton, TN is hispanic, making up 9.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.6% of the population in Dayton, TN, and this percentage has increased by 7.0% 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	83.6%	-3.1%
% Black	1.2%	-55.6%
% Hispanic	9.2%	21.1%
% Asian	1.6%	166.7%
% Foreign Born	4.6%	7.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dayton, TN

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 356 mortgage originations in Dayton, TN, of which 63.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dayton, TN. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	356
% Conventional Loans	63.0%
% Government Loans	37.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	17.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dayton, TN

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	433
Total Units Section 8	188
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	59.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$50	$740	$690
2 Bedroom	-$480	$1,380	$900
3 Bedroom	-$730	$1,920	$1,190
4 Bedroom	-$980	$2,300	$1,320

Dayton, TN—37321

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dayton, TN

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dayton, TN

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dayton, TN

Demographics — Dayton, TN

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dayton, TN

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dayton, TN

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dayton, TN

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dayton, TN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.9
Median Home Price	$255,000
Median Household Income	$59,200

Dayton, TN—37321

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dayton, TN

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dayton, TN

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dayton, TN

Demographics — Dayton, TN

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dayton, TN

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dayton, TN

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dayton, TN

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dayton, TN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Evensville, TN

Sale Creek, TN

Birchwood, TN

Decatur, TN

Georgetown, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

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