Dayton, ID

Population
545
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,824 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$308,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,083
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Dayton sits along the quiet western edge of Cache Valley, right at the base of the Bannock Range. It is a tiny, rural community of just a few hundred people, where open farmland stretches across the valley floor and mountain slopes rise up right behind the houses. The pace of life here is distinctly peaceful, with wide-open space, starry night skies, and four clear seasons that bring warm summer afternoons and snowy winters.

For anyone considering a move, Dayton offers quiet country living with easy access to nearby towns. Preston is only five miles down the road for groceries, schools, and everyday essentials, while Logan, Utah, is an easy 30-minute drive south for bigger shopping trips, restaurants, and employers. Local life centers around spots like Dayton City Park and the nearby canyon roads, making it a great fit if you want a tight-knit neighborhood where the outdoors are always right outside your front door.

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