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Dayton, TX is an affordable place to live with a 2 bedroom rent of $1,090 compared to the US average rent of $1,430. With a grocery cost index of 95 compared to the US at 100, Dayton is more affordable than the national average. The city is home to many local businesses such as United Oil Company, Houchens Industries Inc., and the Automated Packaging Systems Inc. This provides locals with plenty of job opportunities that can help them save money while living in this small town just north of Houston. All in all, Dayton offers a great cost of living for anyone looking for a smaller town with big city amenities close by.

Dayton has an unemployment rate of 11.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dayton has seen the job market increase by 3.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dayton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dayton is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dayton is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Dayton
- The average income of a Dayton resident is $19,677 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dayton resident is $51,717 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDayton, TexasUnited States
  11.36
  -5.6%-6.2%
  32.4%33.5%
  6.8%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $25,845$37,638
  $51,717$69,021
  $71,908$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.2%1.2%
  9.8%0.5%
  8.6%6.8%
  11.9%10.0%
  2.6%2.5%
  7.1%11.0%
  9.3%4.8%
  0.9%0.8%
  2.7%1.9%
  2.8%4.7%
  1.4%1.9%
  1.2%7.6%
  1.2%0.1%
  1.1%4.2%
  10.6%9.3%
  8.9%14.0%
  2.7%2.1%
  4.3%7.0%
  6.5%4.8%
  2.9%4.7%
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Over 16 years ago

It's a nice country-esque town but yet close to everything Houston has to offer. 30 minutes west and you are in Houston.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Dayton is in the middle of Houston and Beumont connected by Hwy 90 and FM1960. A major intersection for the trucking industry. Along with oil refineries and new  More

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Over 17 years ago

did you see the movie, "deliverance?" dualing banjos? Go to Dayton if you want that same feelin'- nothing but trailers, mobile homes, rednecks and lots of pick ups!   More

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