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Dayton, MN

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A scenic community on the banks of the Mississippi River

Riverside Scenic Charming Historic Active Peaceful Family-Friendly

Located about 27 miles northwest of Minneapolis, Dayton is a picturesque community brimming with natural beauty. Dayton residents enjoy a rural setting with a secluded, small-town feel. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound in Dayton, with access to the mighty Mississippi River, Crow River, Elm Creek Park Preserve, Diamond Lake, and Daytona Golf Club.

Renting in Dayton means joining a close-knit community brought together by local events and activities, as well as a shared love for the natural environment. Direct access to Interstate 94 affords many Dayton residents quick commutes into the Twin Cities.

Transportation

12

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Dayton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

702 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Elm Creek Singletrack Trail
  • Eastman Nature Center
  • Rum River South County Park
  • Elm Creek Park Reserve
  • Mississippi West Regional Park

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.