Dayton, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
15,873 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,221 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$399,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$504 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,109 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lyon County
3
Reno Metro Area
5
Nevada
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lyon County
2
Reno Metro Area
5
Nevada
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 24 31
Feb 4 24 33
Mar 3 20 37
Apr 1 10 43
May 1 2 51
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 65
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 2 48
Nov 3 9 38
Dec 4 22 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NV State Senate District 17, NV Assembly District 39, NV
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Schools

Sutro Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Dayton High School
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Dayton Intermediate School
3 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Riverview Elementary School
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Western Nevada College
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
Carrington College-Reno
18 miles, N • 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Sparks
21 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Renown South Meadows Medical Center
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Northern Nevada Medical Center
20 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
20 miles, N • 2.3 star
Sacramento International Airport
117 miles, W • 3.2 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
120 miles, S • 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
132 miles, SW • 1 star
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