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Dayton, VA
Town in Rockingham County, Virginia.
Population
1,920
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,865
ZIP codes
0
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is about 8.5 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,769 a year, 19% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,600 (10% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,074 a month.
Local data for Dayton, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dayton, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,769
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$346,600
Median rent
$1,074/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
38.5%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
15.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (468), Mexican Americans (193), Puerto Ricans (186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,443
34,938 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $6,039 per person
How people get to work
Dayton, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,097
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
272
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
39.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dayton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont EstatesCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.7 |
| BridgewaterTown | 2.5 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount CrawfordTown | 4.1 mi | 0.5 |
| HarrisonburgCity | 4.3 mi | 17.3 |
| Massanetta SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 4.8 |
| KeezletownCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Singers GlenCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| LinvilleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Weyers CaveCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Mount SidneyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Port RepublicCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| MassanuttenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.9 |
| McGaheysvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| GrottoesTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| BroadwayTown | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, VA in?
- Dayton is in Rockingham County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Dayton, VA?
- About 1,920 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Belmont Estates (2.1 mi), Bridgewater (2.5 mi), Mount Crawford (4.1 mi), Harrisonburg (4.3 mi), Massanetta Springs (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023