Dayton, OH45404

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$96,000
0.4% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$35,300
5.3% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
40
41.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$975
13.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$725
54.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$950
14.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,250
6.8% 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 40. This is a decrease of -41.0% 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 39.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$159,00021.0%
Listing Count
41-20.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.6%-20.0%
Days on Market
40-41.0%
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Demographics — Dayton, OH

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dayton, OH has a population of 10,800, which has remained stable by -0.4% over the past 5 years. Dayton, OH is a popular place for families, as children make up 30.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 8.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 2.7% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
10,800-0.4%
% Under 18
30.9%3.3%
% Seniors
12.7%1.6%
% WFH
2.7%-10.0%
% w/ College Degree
8.5%77.1%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dayton, OH is a predominantly white area, with 70.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dayton, OH is black, making up 19.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.9% of the population in Dayton, OH, and this percentage has decreased by 44.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
70.4%-9.2%
% Black
19.0%11.1%
% Hispanic
4.0%33.3%
% Asian
1.3%160.0%
% Foreign Born
8.9%-44.0%
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Mortgage and Risk — Dayton, OH

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 195 mortgage originations in Dayton, OH, of which 64.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 78.0%, with 48.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dayton, OH. Investor activity is low, as 8.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
195
% Conventional Loans
64.0%
% Government Loans
36.0%
% Investor Loans
8.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
5.0%

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 18.8%. 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. In Dayton, OH, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
558
Total Units Section 8
493
% Rentals under Section 8
18.8%
% Occupied Section 8
74.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom$85$725$810
2 Bedroom$80$950$1,030
3 Bedroom$80$1,250$1,330
4 Bedroom$290$1,180$1,470

Affordability — Dayton, OH

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio2.3
Median Home Price$96,000
Median Household Income$35,300

Dayton, OH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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