Dayton, OH vs Johns Creek, GA
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
Johns Creek
71.3
#997 nationally
Johns Creek leads in median household income ($153,882 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in walk score (40 vs 18). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dayton, OH | Johns Creek, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#394) | 71.3 (#997) |
| Population | 137,644 | 81,108 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,730 | $704,500 |
| Median Household Income | $38,924 | $153,882 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 18 |
| Crime Level | High | 1.0 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 78 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | D+44.9 |
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76 Score
Dayton, OH
Birthplace of Aviation
Median Home
$138,730
Population
137,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Midwest
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71.3 Score
Johns Creek, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$704,500
Population
81,108
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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