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City of Dayton, Minnesota

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About homes in Dayton

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Dayton in Hennepin County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2011Median year built1U.S. 1980
26%Built before 1980152% built since 2010
84%Detached single-family14% in 5+ unit buildings
93%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$511kMedian home value1Minnesota median $329k
6AIECC climate zone2Cold

The median home in the city of Dayton was built in 2011, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is newer than the Hennepin County median of 1973.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Dayton's housing is recent: only 26% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 52% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 52%, dates from 2010 or later. That makes it an older stock than Hennepin County as a whole (60% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 2010s onward most systems are still inside a manufacturer warranty, which is checked before any repair quote.

Housing in Dayton is mostly detached single-family: 84% of units, with 4% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 9% of units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Home ownership is the norm in Dayton: 93% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Minnesota share of 72%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Dayton is valued at $511,300 (ACS), above the Minnesota median of $329,300. Within Hennepin County the median is $392,900, so Dayton sits above it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Dayton sits in IECC climate zone 6A (Cold).2 Building permits in Dayton are normally issued by the city building department.3,4

Share of Dayton housing units by year built
Before 19402.2%
1940-19594.3%
1960-197919.2%
1980-199918.6%
2000-20093.6%
2010 or later52.1%
Sources and notes (4)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  3. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)

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Dayton questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Dayton, MN?

Most home remodeling projects in Dayton, MN land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Dayton?

The median home in the city of Dayton was built in 2011, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is newer than the Hennepin County median of 1973. Most of Dayton's housing is recent: only 26% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 52% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 52%, dates from 2010 or later. That makes it an older stock than Hennepin County as a whole (60% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Dayton have?

Housing in Dayton is mostly detached single-family: 84% of units, with 4% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 9% of units. Home ownership is the norm in Dayton: 93% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Minnesota share of 72%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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