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Dayton, Ohio · ZIP 45459

Dayton — ZIP 45459

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Dayton (45459) scores 52/100 — Fair for Dayton. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $343K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index82/100
Avg math proficiency69%
Avg reading proficiency75%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100
Typical home value$343K
Median rent$1,603/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: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$343K

Median Rent

$1,603/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
Dr John Hole Elementary School02–05376
80%
78%
Normandy Elementary School02–05495
75%
71%
Stingley Elementary School02–05280
75%
79%
Tower Heights Middle School06–08571
68%
76%
Centerville High School09–122,720
62%
82%
Hadley E Watts Middle School06–08777
62%
70%
Magsig Middle School06–08571
60%
68%
Centerville Primary Village NorthPK–01545Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,454

Median Income

$90K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

49.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 45459 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 45459 has a school score of 82/100. 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 45459 is approximately $343K. 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 45459 in Dayton has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. 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.