Dayton, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,695 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,687 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$451 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$691 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
3
Washington
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
5
Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 34
Feb 1 3 38
Mar 1 1 45
Apr 1 0 51
May 1 0 58
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 0 51
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 1 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, WA State Legislative District 9, WA State Legislative District 9, WA
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Schools

Dayton Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Dayton High School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Dayton Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Waitsburg Elementary School
9 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Walla Walla Community College
22 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Whitman College
24 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Walla Walla University
27 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Tri-State Memorial Hospital
44 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
55 miles, W • 1 star
Spokane International Airport
92 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Missoula International Airport
189 miles, E • 1.4 star
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