| Index | Dayton | Texas | National |
| Median home price | $142,300 | $142,700 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $849 | $911 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 62.5% | 61.9% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 37.5% | 38.1% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Dayton Lakes, TX | 39 | $0 | 100% |
| Ames, TX | 1,071 | $71,100 | 62% |
| Barrett, TX | 3,389 | $79,700 | 57% |
| Sheldon, TX | 2,179 | $83,400 | 55% |
| Kenefick, TX | 523 | $92,500 | 50% |
| Dayton, TX | 8,546 | $142,300 | 23% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Helena Valley Southeast, MT | 8,546 | $224,200 | 21% |
| Manteno, IL | 8,545 | $195,600 | 6% |
| Bridgewater, MA | 8,544 | $281,300 | 52% |
| Woodbury CDP, NY | 8,549 | $852,300 | 361% |
| Frostburg, MD | 8,550 | $144,300 | 22% |
| Dayton, TX | 8,546 | $142,300 | 23% |
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