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Dayton, TX

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Comradery is alive and well in this Texan suburb

Great Schools Close-Knit Suburban Affordable Quaint

A small suburb sitting about 40 miles outside of Houston, Dayton is a quaint Texas town with a notably close-knit community. Friendly neighbors, community events, and an excellent public school district keep this part of town as family-friendly as ever. Affordable apartments, houses, and townhomes are up for grabs in this welcoming city. Residents appreciate the large lots and quiet atmosphere that accompanies Dayton’s residential neighborhoods.

A variety of restaurants, boutiques, and services can be found along Highway 90, the city’s main roadway. Because of Dayton’s easy commute into major metropolitan areas like Houston or Beaumont, residents can enjoy their suburban seclusion while still experiencing big-city proximity. Dayton offers green spaces like Dayton City Park and the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge and Municipal Park resides just a few miles east.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Dayton, TX is $917 for one bedroom, $1,117 for two bedrooms, and $1,395 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dayton has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$917/month
680 Sq Ft
House
$1,845/month
325 Sq Ft
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Transportation

19

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

32

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

Austin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

759 Students

6
out of 10

Kimmie M Brown Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

845 Students

4
out of 10

Richter Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

875 Students

3
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Wilson Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,396 Students

3
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Dayton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,633 Students

4
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

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Methodology

† 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.