Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 39 min5:26 am – 9:05 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 45 min7:49 am – 4:34 pm
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People6,016 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.32,255 householdsMedian household income $140,366Median home value $492,400Median rent $1,313 a month95% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $5,161 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.5% unemployment rate77% of adults are in the labour force, 3,508 employedMain industries: education and health care 17%, manufacturing 15%, finance, insurance and real estate 15%Average commute 30 minutes72% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 21% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages38% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 10% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, other languages 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 23°F, lows 4°F33 in of rain a year, on about 54 dayswettest month July36 in of snow a year, on about 21 days11 days above 90°F, 163 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Elk Rvr station, 9 mi away
Parks and public landsCloquet Overlook Parkpark · 1.0 miElsie Stephens Parkpark · 1.2 miOtsego State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.4 mi · 205 acresBearman State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.8 miMississippi River Islands State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 10.2 mi · 203 acresSt. Michael Meadows State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 10.4 mi · 157 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighHennepin County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Very HighTornado Very HighHail Very HighStrong wind Very HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality58% of days had good air in 2025211 of 365 days measured144 moderate, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 6 unhealthy daysMedian index 45, worst day 178main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Hennepin County monitors, MN
Internet at home95% of households have a broadband subscription83% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone3% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterDaytonserves 4,985 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation898 ft274 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMaple Grove Hospital5.0 miPost officeDayton Post Office3.6 miTown hallDayton City Hall1.6 miPoliceDayton Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationDayton Fire Department Station 21.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
