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Compare Springfield to Dayton

This post compares Springfield, Ohio to Dayton, Ohio across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Springfield (city) Dayton (city)
Population 59,436 140,939
Income (median) $34,901 $34,452
Home Value (median) $77,400 $66,500
White 74% 55%
Black 17% 39%
Asian 0% 0%
With Kids 29% 27%
Age (median) 36 33
Rentals 51% 52%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or Dayton?
A: Springfield has a much smaller population count than Dayton: 59436 compared with 140939 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Springfield or in Dayton?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Springfield.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Springfield or Dayton?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Springfield.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Dayton does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 51% for Springfield versus 52% for Dayton.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Canton, Mansfield, and Middletown.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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