What are the schools like in Dayton, NJ?

Dayton is served primarily by South Brunswick School District. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Dayton?

The median household income in Dayton, NJ is $136,130 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.7%.

What is the weather like in Dayton, NJ?

Dayton has an average high temperature of 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.0 inches.

Dayton, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dayton, NJ affordable or expensive?

Dayton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dayton is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $466,800 and the median rent is $1,975 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dayton, NJ?

Dayton has a violent crime rate of 98.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 464.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dayton, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Dayton is a small town of 8,361 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $136,130 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Dayton stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dayton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dayton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Dayton's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dayton costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Dayton, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$466,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,975	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$136,130	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dayton's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.5 /100k

Property Crime

464.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dayton is served primarily by South Brunswick School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dayton, NJ	National Avg
School District	South Brunswick School District	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	71.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dayton sees average highs of 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 29.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dayton, NJ
Average High — January	40.3°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	29.0"

Demographics

Metric	Dayton, NJ	National Avg
Population	8,361	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	30.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	56.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Deans, NJ 2 mi Monmouth Junction, NJ 3 mi Forsgate, NJ 3 mi Rossmoor, NJ 4 mi Kendall Park, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Dayton

Dayton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08810

Dayton vs Other Cities

Dayton, NJ vs Deans, NJ Dayton, NJ vs Monmouth Junction, NJ Dayton, NJ vs Forsgate, NJ Dayton, NJ vs Rossmoor, NJ Dayton, NJ vs Kendall Park, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton, NJ affordable or expensive?

Dayton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dayton roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $466,800 and median rent is $1,975/month.

What is the crime rate in Dayton, NJ?

Dayton's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 464.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dayton?

Public schools in Dayton are operated by South Brunswick School District. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 71.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dayton, NJ a good place to live?

Dayton, NJ has a population of 8,361, a median household income of $136,130, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dayton?

Dayton averages 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 29.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dayton?

Dayton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08810.

What is the population of Dayton?

The population of Dayton, New Jersey is 8,361 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dayton?

Key numbers for living in Dayton: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $466,800, median household income $136,130, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dayton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.