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Dayton, Pennsylvania

borough · Dauphin County (primary) , Armstrong County

At a glance

521
Population
$105,400
Median home value (all homes)
65% below U.S. median
$172,521
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$615/mo
Median rent
54% below U.S. median
$58,448
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
38.2 min
Average commute
91.3%
Homes with broadband
95.68%
Locations with fiber available
19%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing48% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost41% above
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates87.6%
College graduates5.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Armstrong County Ind Dev Council
The Armstrong County Industrial Development Council (ACIDC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic development, job creation and community revitalization in Armstrong County. The ACIDC provides single-point-of-contact service for emerging or expanding business and industry and works closely with government agencies to present prospective clients with a complete array of resources necessary to facilitate expansion and relocation into any part of Armstrong County.
county Dauphin County Community & Economic Dev
The Dauphin County Department of Community & Economic Development houses multiple economic and community development entities charged with creating and supporting the growth of business, industry and communities in Dauphin County. It administers programs including the Local Share Grant Program, Tourism Grant Program, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investments Partnership Program, Infrastructure Bank Program, Small Business Loan Program, Land Bank Demolition Fund Program, and others funded by federal, state and other sources.
region Regional Industrial Development Corp
RIDC is a private nonprofit with an economic development mission that combines a community service orientation with the entrepreneurial approach and expertise of a private sector business. RIDC partners with community leaders on development projects designed to spark transformational change.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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