Real Estate Investing in Dayton, Oregon

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,136 • Yamhill County

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Should you buy in Dayton, OR? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.0% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $533,369
Avg Monthly Rent $1,728
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Dayton Real Estate

Dayton, OR covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are soft — this is not a market to enter casually.

firmly Dayton's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects modest investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

unambiguously Dayton's sale market has not rewarded patience. better suited elsewhere for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Dayton's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$533,369
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,728
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OR)

ZIP Codes in Dayton, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dayton, OR

Is Dayton in OR worth investing in?

Dayton, OR scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $533K and rents near $1,728/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

What are rental rates like in Dayton, OR?

Rents in Dayton, OR run near $1,728/mo. Compared with median home prices of $533K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is rental property easy to operate in Dayton, OR?

OR ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Dayton generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Is vacancy a concern in Dayton, OR?

Occupancy in Dayton, OR runs measured with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,728/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is Dayton, OR suited for a house hack?

House hacking works a challenging in Dayton, OR. Rents of $1,728/mo against $533K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

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