Dayton 53 Poor
Dayton Livability #470 ranked city in Alabama#24,135 ranked city in the USARanks better than 17% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Dayton

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Dayton transportation information

      Statistic Dayton Alabama National
      Average one way commute47min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work36.8%85.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool63.2%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%1.1%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%2.9%4.6%
      Source: The Dayton, AL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).