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Dayton, VA

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Population
1,791
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,204 ft
Median Home Value
$346,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,074/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,769
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Dayton in context.

OverallBest places in VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in VirginiaNearest larger communityHarrisonburg, Virginia3.9 miles away · 50,839 residents.

About Dayton

Dayton is a historic town in Rockingham County, Virginia, situated within the Harrisonburg metropolitan area. Serving as the original home of Shenandoah University prior to its relocation and featuring the historic Dayton District, the residential community had a population of 1,688 at the 2020 census and is served by Rockingham County Public Schools locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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