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Dayton, Tennessee

city · Rhea County

At a glance

7,625
Population
$214,900
Median home value (all homes)
29% below U.S. median
$267,591
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$848/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$49,719
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
22.2 min
Average commute
87.8%
Homes with broadband
21.64%
Locations with fiber available
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes50% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost20% below
For business: Tennessee is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Bryan College-Dayton Graduate degrees
Omega Graduate School Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates79.5%
College graduates22.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Rhea County Economic & Tourism  Council
Rhea County Economic & Tourism Council (RheaECD) is an economic development organization focused on retaining, expanding, and attracting investment in Rhea County, Tennessee, by providing the tools, resources, and workforce needed to support local employers and growth.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP’s Economic Development pages describe site selection services and energy solutions to power business growth across its 11-state service area. The pages also provide contact information for investor relations and media relations.
state Four Lake Authority
The Tennessee Central Economic Authority is a regional economic development organization serving five counties in Middle Tennessee. Its mission is to recruit, retain, and expand advanced manufacturing job opportunities in the Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale/Hartsville Metro, and Wilson counties region.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association providing site location services and financing to support site selection, expansions, and related opportunities across its SEIDA service area.
state Tennessee Dept. of Eco. & Community Dev.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is the state agency that helps businesses large and small succeed in Tennessee. It recruits new businesses to the state, supports the growth of existing businesses and markets the state as a premier business destination.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Economic Development
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages across the seven-state Tennessee Valley region. We serve as a trusted partner, connector, and coach to communities and businesses seeking site selection and investment opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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