Dayton 67 Good
Dayton Livability #283 ranked city in Virginia#9,750 ranked city in the USARanks better than 66% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Dayton

PROS
  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

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

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • 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 Virginia National
      Average one way commute16min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work81.0%77.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.5%9.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%4.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.6%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home4.4%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Dayton, VA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).