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Dayton, Ohio · ZIP 45403

Dayton — ZIP 45403

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Dayton (45403) scores 30/100 — Below Average for Dayton. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $105K.

30OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share23%
Property crime share77%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index36/100
Avg math proficiency12%
Avg reading proficiency24%
Schools nearby3

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index85/100
Typical home value$105K
Median rent$1,106/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Oct 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$105K

Median Rent

$1,106/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,192

Violent Crime

2,428

Property Crime

9,764

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Montgomery County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Kemp Elementary SchoolPK–07422
27%
32%
Wright Brothers Middle School07–08374
7%
17%
Horizon Science Academy Dayton DowntownKG–08188
3%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

13,831

Median Income

$38K

Homeownership

40%

Median Age

35 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 45403 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 45403 has a school score of 36/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 45403 is approximately $105K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 45403 in Dayton has an overall NeighborScore of 30/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.