Dayton is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 8,138 people and two associated neighborhoods, Dayton is the 239th largest community in New Jersey.

Housing costs in Dayton are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.

Also of interest is that Dayton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Dayton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 20.45% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Dayton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Dayton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Dayton, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 33.90 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

In Dayton, a lot of people use taxis to get to work every day though Dayton is a relatively small town. Those that ride taxis are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Dayton. 69.86% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Dayton in 2022 was $55,295, which is middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $221,180 for a family of four.

Dayton is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Dayton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Dayton residents report their race to be Asian, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Dayton include Italian, Irish, German, Egyptian, and English.

In addition, Dayton has a lot of people living here who were born outside of the US (47.36%).

The most common language spoken in Dayton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Other Asian languages and Langs. of India.