2025 Compare Cities Economy:
Medina, OH vs Dayton, KY

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Dayton, is 24% less than it is in Medina and is 25% below the National Average.
- Medina unemployment rate is 3.5%.
- Dayton unemployment rate is 4.4%.
 Medina, OHDayton, KYUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.0%1.6%
 Future Job Growth24.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.1%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$37,631  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$55,130$69,021
 Family Median Income$95,205  Unlock$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Medina, OHDayton, KYUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock15.2%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.3%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock8.2%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock8.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.0%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.2%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock17.3%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K10.4%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock4.9%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Medina, OHDayton, KYUnited States
 Management, business, finance19.0%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock9.5%6.5%
 Community, social services3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.7%1.2%
 Education, library5.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology8.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.4%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock8.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.2%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.1%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.2%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock16.5%13.1%
Reviews for Medina    8 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here since I was in 4th grade, and I love it. I have so many great memories, going to Fairlawn stores, relaxing in my house, and hanging out with friends in  More

   |    Reply

Medina is small and has nice homes. Everyone seems to know everyone that has kids or has grown up there since they were little. No one talks to newcomers, especially if  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Moved here about three years ago thinking I'd like to get back close to relatives. Seemed like a wonderful place at first, but the cloudiness will make all but the most  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Medina

Reviews for Dayton    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Dayton is not that bad of a place to live. not alot of crimes. Racisim has gone down a little bit since when i first moved here in 2000. things have gotten alot  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

i visit dayton ky and what happen to me shock the mess out of me i was suppose to met a lady whichis a different culture, which if your an interracial couple please  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Dayton


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.