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Dayton, MN—55327

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$503,000
1.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$134,000
35.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
44
2.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.5%
Median Rent
$2,450
14.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$2,450
5.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Dayton, MN

As of May '26, the median home price in Dayton, MN is $503,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.5%. This indicates that home prices in Dayton, MN are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.5%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$503,0001.5%
Single Family $503,0001.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$432,0003.3%
    3 Bed
    		$465,0002.9%
    4 Bed
    		$537,0000.6%
    5 Bed $620,181-0.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    1.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    14.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    37.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    9.9%

    Rental Trends — Dayton, MN

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dayton, MN is $2,420, with a year-over-year rent change of -14.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dayton, MN is 3-bedrooms: $2,360, 4-bedrooms: $2,600. The most common rental property sizes in Dayton, MN are 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 35.7% and 26.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,450$2,420
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent $2,450$2,360
    4 Bed Rent $2,600$2,600
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    16.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    14.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    26.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    7.0%

    Property Listings — Dayton, MN

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dayton, MN is 44. This is a increase of 2.0% 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 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$600,0001.0%
    Listing Count
    		54-34.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.7%-34.0%
    Days on Market
    		442.0%
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    Demographics — Dayton, MN

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dayton, MN has a population of 5,540, which has increased by 62.9% over the past 5 years. Dayton, MN is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 36.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		5,54062.9%
    % Under 18
    		21.9%11.2%
    % Seniors
    		14.7%0.0%
    % WFH
    		19.9%332.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		36.9%1.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dayton, MN is a predominantly white area, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 12.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dayton, MN is black, making up 4.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.7% of the population in Dayton, MN, and this percentage has increased by 113.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		84.9%-12.6%
    % Black
    		4.5%∞%
    % Hispanic
    		0.8%100.0%
    % Asian
    		4.4%131.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		4.7%113.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Dayton, MN

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 480 mortgage originations in Dayton, MN, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dayton, MN. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 3.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		480
    % Conventional Loans
    		86.0%
    % Government Loans
    		14.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		3.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Dayton, MN

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		12
    Total Units Section 8
    		12
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		95.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,370
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,680
    3 Bedroom-$190$2,450$2,260
    4 Bedroom-$40$2,600$2,560

    Affordability — Dayton, MN

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.6
    Median Home Price$503,000
    Median Household Income$134,000

    Dayton, MN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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