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Dayton, TX — ZIP 77535

Population: 39,504 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 77535 (Dayton, TX) is $323,703 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $321,750 after a median 126 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,643/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$323,703

Typical home value

-0.6%

1-year change

126

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$323,703
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+16.0%
10-year appreciation
+67.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$328,180
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$321,750
Median list price
$340,000
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
-7.7%
Median days on market
126 days
Homes sold (recent period)
232
For-sale inventory
201
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
374
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
127 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,643/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,497/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,017/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,502/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS, DAYTON ISD
Schools include
PREMIER H S OF DAYTON, AUSTIN EL, COLBERT EL, DAYTON H S, WILSON J H

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, cold wave, drought, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1,075
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
French, Ltd. (15.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,465
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,729

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Jamison Airstrip (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
59
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,539 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
7.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,555
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
62.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,765
Average weekly wage
$1,151
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,010

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 77535State medianUS median
Typical home value$323,703$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$321,750$285,000$325,000
Median days on market126 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,643/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,555$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 77535?
$323,703.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77535?
$321,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77535?
Median days on market: 126 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77535?
Typical rent: $1,643/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77535?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, cold wave, drought, heat wave.
Is ZIP 77535 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 77535. 1,075 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77535?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 77535?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77535?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77535?
8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 77535 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77535?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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