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Dayton, Texas

city · Liberty County

At a glance

9,058
Population
$227,600
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$302,660
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,045/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$59,691
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
32.3 min
Average commute
92.4%
Homes with broadband
63.73%
Locations with fiber available
7.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost6% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college31 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates82.7%
College graduates18.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Donna Economic Development Corporation
Donna, TX City government page with an Economic Development department; includes a staff directory and contact numbers.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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