Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Dayton, MN
$592,493Median listing price
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About Dayton
Dayton is a fast-growing river city on the Mississippi and Crow Rivers, split between Hennepin and Wright counties — one of the metro's outer-edge growth cities. Housing is overwhelmingly 2000s–2020s subdivisions, with the historic river-town core near the Crow River.
Home prices in Dayton
The median listing price in Dayton is $592,493.
Top places in Dayton
- Mississippi River and Crow River confluence
- Elm Creek Park Reserve (southeast edge).
- Historic Dayton river-town core.
- Dayton's new community parks and sports complexes.
- Brockton interchange retail growth zone.
- Mississippi River trails.
- Crow River paddling access.
- Nearby Rogers and Champlin services.
Commuting from Dayton
- Metro Transit express buses (limited); primarily car commute via I-94 and Hwy 101.
- Major corridors: I-94, Hwy 101, Hwy 169, Hwy 81.
- Approximate drive to downtown Minneapolis: **~25 minutes** (approximate); to downtown St. Paul: **~32 minutes** (approximate).
Dayton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dayton, MN?
The median listing price in Dayton is $592,493. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Dayton, MN?
Metro Transit express buses (limited); primarily car commute via I-94 and Hwy 101.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.