Dayton, OH vs Hyattsville, MD
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.
Dayton
76
#394 nationally
Hyattsville
67.8
#1380 nationally
Hyattsville leads in median household income ($90,329 vs $38,924). Hyattsville leads in walk score (69 vs 40). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dayton, OH | Hyattsville, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#394) | 67.8 (#1380) |
| Population | 137,644 | 20,662 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,730 | $404,667 |
| Median Household Income | $38,924 | $90,329 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 33.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 69 |
| Crime Level | High | 18.8 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 78 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | D+75.2 |
C
76 Score
Dayton, OH
Birthplace of Aviation
Median Home
$138,730
Population
137,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Midwest
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D+
67.8 Score
Hyattsville, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,667
Population
20,662
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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