Dayton, OH45402

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$73,000
5.2% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$45,400
68.8% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
78
5.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$975
7.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$944
17.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$900
19.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,000
3.6% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Dayton, OH

Property Listings — Dayton, OH

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dayton, OH is 78. This is a decrease of -5.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$177,00023.0%
Listing Count
6327.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.4%27.0%
Days on Market
78-5.0%
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Demographics — Dayton, OH

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dayton, OH has a population of 9,960, which has remained stable by -0.9% over the past 5 years. Dayton, OH is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 29.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.0% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
9,960-0.9%
% Under 18
21.8%5.8%
% Seniors
12.6%-3.1%
% WFH
16.0%357.1%
% w/ College Degree
29.7%34.4%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dayton, OH is a predominantly black area, with 56.8% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 18.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dayton, OH is white, making up 32.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.5% of the population in Dayton, OH, and this percentage has increased by 60.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
32.4%31.7%
% Black
56.8%-18.9%
% Hispanic
5.4%170.0%
% Asian
0.5%0.0%
% Foreign Born
4.5%60.7%
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Mortgage and Risk — Dayton, OH

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 100 mortgage originations in Dayton, OH, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 66.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dayton, OH. Investor activity is low, as 10.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
100
% Conventional Loans
76.0%
% Government Loans
24.0%
% Investor Loans
10.0%
% Second Loans
2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
6.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dayton, OH

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Dayton, OH under the Section 8 program is 32.9%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Dayton, OH, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
1,206
Total Units Section 8
988
% Rentals under Section 8
32.9%
% Occupied Section 8
89.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom-$64$944$880
2 Bedroom$220$900$1,120
3 Bedroom$450$1,000$1,450
4 Bedroom$50$1,550$1,600

Affordability — Dayton, OH

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio1.5
Median Home Price$73,000
Median Household Income$45,400

Dayton, OH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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