Barberton, OH vs Dayton, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Barberton
80.6
#68 nationally
Dayton
76
#394 nationally
Barberton leads in median household income ($49,289 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 83). Barberton leads in walk score (42 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barberton, OH | Dayton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#68) | 76 (#394) |
| Population | 24,563 | 137,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,581 | $138,730 |
| Median Household Income | $49,289 | $38,924 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 78 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | Even |
B-
80.6 Score
Barberton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,581
Population
24,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C
76 Score
Dayton, OH
Birthplace of Aviation
Median Home
$138,730
Population
137,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Midwest
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