City

South Dayton, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Cattaraugus County  ·  New York

👥2,019Population
💰$57,239Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$114,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 11.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic11.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty25.9% ▲ 159% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (3.7%)
HS Graduate424 (34.5%)
Some College215 (17.5%)
Associates147 (12%)
Bachelors118 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree280 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College17.5%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,239 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$114,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units940
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About South Dayton, NY

South Dayton is a city in New York, located in Cattaraugus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,019 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, South Dayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,239 is below the national average. Approximately 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South Dayton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Dayton is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.27%).

South Dayton, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in South Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14138 2,019 $57,239 $114,200 $829 3.6% 32.4% 70.6%