Dayton, MN · Houses & Market Data

Dayton, Minnesota houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Dayton, MN (Hennepin County) — Census median home value $510,600, county listing prices down about 1.0% over the past year. Market data for Dayton houses and the broader area.

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Dayton, MN is in Hennepin County, Minnesota — this guide covers houses in Dayton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,381, with a median household income of $137,383. Census data puts Dayton houses at a median value of $510,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Hennepin County's current median listing price runs $418,023, down about 1.0% over the past year.

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Market overview

Dayton housing market

Dayton is in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Dayton and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$510,600

Population (Census ACS)

8,381

Median household income

$137,383

County price trend (2025)

3.01% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Dayton market snapshot

Population

8,381

County

Hennepin County

Median Household Income

$137,383

Median Home Value (city)

$510,600

Median Listing Price (Hennepin County)

$418,023

Median Gross Rent

$1,353/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-1.0%

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Why Dayton

What makes Dayton different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dayton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $510,600. Separately, Hennepin County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $418,023. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Hennepin County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.01% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Dayton has an estimated population of 8,381 and a median household income of $137,383, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Dayton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 12% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Dayton

County guide: Hennepin County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Dayton.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Hennepin County and other Minnesota communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Champlin, Rogers, Maple Grove, Osseo, Corcoran, Brooklyn Park, Hanover, Brooklyn Center, New Hope, Plymouth, Medina, Crystal, Loretto, Greenfield, Robbinsdale, Medicine Lake.

More Minnesota cities with market guides: Rochester, Duluth, Woodbury, Lakeville, Blaine, St. Cloud, Eagan, Burnsville.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Anoka (~4.3 mi), Ramsey (~5.0 mi), Coon Rapids (~7.8 mi), Andover (~7.9 mi), Nowthen (~10.7 mi), Spring Lake Park (~12.1 mi), Fridley (~12.6 mi), Blaine (~13.0 mi), Oak Grove (~13.1 mi), Mounds View (~14.1 mi), Ham Lake (~14.2 mi), Hilltop (~14.3 mi), Columbia Heights (~14.6 mi), St. Francis (~14.7 mi), Lexington (~15.0 mi), New Brighton (~15.5 mi).

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Census & home facts

Dayton data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

8,381

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$510,600

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$137,383

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,353

County FHFA annual change (2025)

3.01%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$418,023

Census place type

city

County

Hennepin County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

23.42 sq mi

Census GEOID

2715022

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Dayton

Schools

Minneapolis Public School District — 97 schools, 29,205 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Hennepin addresses may be served by Minneapolis Public School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Dayton FAQ

What are houses worth in Dayton, MN?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Dayton at $510,600. Hennepin County's current median listing price runs $418,023, down about 1.0% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Dayton, MN?

For owner-occupied houses in Dayton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $510,600. Active listing prices in Hennepin County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Dayton, MN?

Dayton houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Hennepin County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Dayton, MN?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dayton's population at approximately 8,381.

What's the median rent in Dayton, MN?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Dayton at approximately $1,353 per month.

What is the median household income in Dayton, MN?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Dayton at approximately $137,383.

Is the Dayton housing market growing?

Hennepin County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.01% annual change in 2025.

Is Dayton, MN affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Dayton's median home value at about 3.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 12% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Dayton, MN?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Minneapolis Public School District for many Dayton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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