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Dayton, IA Market Trends

Last updated November 9, 2026

The median home price in Dayton is $197,500, up 25.0% year-over-year. Median price per square foot is up 29.6% at $149/sq. ft. Homes are selling in 190 days on average, compared to 25 days last year. As of November 9, 2026, there is 1 active listing on the market.

Median home price

$197K

25.0% YoY

YoY price change

+25.0%

+$39,450

Days on market

190

+165 days YoY

Active homes

1

80.0% YoY

Market trends and statistics

Median list price

$197,500

25.0% YoY

Inventory

1

80.0% YoY

Price per SqFt

$149

29.6% YoY

Days on market

190 days

660.0% YoY

Home size

1,324 sqft

27.7% YoY

Compare nearby cities

City	Median price	YoY change	$/Sqft	Days on market	Active homes
Dayton	$197,500	+25.0%	$149	190	1
Harcourt	$275,000	—	$245	13	1
Burnside	$19,700	—	$43	59	1
Boxholm	$119,900	—	$77	3	1
Grant	$47,500	—	$56	33	1
Lehigh	$3,293,206	+4611.3%	—	63	1