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Dayton, Nevada real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Dayton, NV (Lyon County) — Census median home value $399,400, county listing prices up about 6.8% over the past year.
Dayton, NV is in Lyon County, Nevada — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 15,873, with a median household income of $91,221. Census data puts Dayton's median home value at $399,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Lyon County's current median listing price runs $485,339, up about 6.8% over the past year.
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Dayton market snapshot
Population
15,873
Median Household Income
$91,221
Median Home Value (city)
$399,400
Median Listing Price (Lyon County)
$485,339
Median Gross Rent
$1,279/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.8%
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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 $399,400. Separately, Lyon County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $485,339. 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
Lyon County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.36% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Dayton has an estimated population of 15,873 and a median household income of $91,221, 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 4.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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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Dayton FAQ
What are home values like in Dayton, NV?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Dayton's median home value at $399,400. Lyon County's current median listing price runs $485,339, up about 6.8% over the past year.
What is the population of Dayton, NV?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dayton's population at approximately 15,873.
What's the median rent in Dayton, NV?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Dayton at approximately $1,279 per month.
What is the median household income in Dayton, NV?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Dayton at approximately $91,221.
Is the Dayton housing market growing?
Lyon County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.36% annual change in 2025.
Is Dayton, NV affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Dayton's median home value at about 4.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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.
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