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What Is the Average Rent in Dayton city, Texas?

$1,045/month 4.3%vs 2023 ($1,002)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Dayton city, Texas is $1,045/month (±$128), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $227,600 (±$19,913), and the median household income is $59,691/year. The unemployment rate in Liberty County, Texas was 5.2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Dayton city, Texas

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,045
Median Home Value$227,600
Median Household Income$59,691
Total Housing Units3,110
Renter-Occupied Units1,066
Renter-Occupied Share34%
Households Paying 50%+ Income187 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)5.2%

How does Dayton city, Texas compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Texas.

Higher rent than 47% of cities in Texas · 645th of 1214

Cheapest: Loraine town($373)
Priciest: Rollingwood city($3,501)
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1214Paducah town$256

ZIP codes in Dayton city

1 ZIP code overlap Dayton city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dayton city, Texas?

The median gross rent in Dayton city, Texas is $1,045/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Dayton city, Texas?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Dayton city, Texas is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Dayton city, Texas?

The median home value in Dayton city, Texas is $227,600 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Dayton city are rent-burdened?

In Dayton city, Texas, 187 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Dayton city, Texas?

The median household income in Dayton city, Texas is $59,691/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,045 has a margin of error of ±$128. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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