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Dayton, Idaho

city · Franklin County

At a glance

500
Population
$308,300
Median home value (all homes)
2% above U.S. median
$444,233
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$82,083
Median household income
5% above U.S. median
29.7 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
97.4%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities11% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost9% above
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college27 mi
Nearest community college93 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates96.7%
College graduates30.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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