South Dayton, New York
Village · Population 548 · #512 in New York
About South Dayton
South Dayton is a tiny community in western New York counting 548 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, South Dayton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 543 residents per square mile.
📰 South Dayton News Today
- South Dayton votes against dissolution WIVB News 4 · Jul 14
- Barbara J. Wise Obituary (2026) - South Dayton, NY - DiStasio Funeral Home - South Dayton Legacy obituary · Jul 17
- Donald R Herb Obituary | DiStasio Funeral Home | South Dayton, NY Tribute Archive · Apr 28
- Josefa Montgomery, 98, of West Carthage WWNY · Jun 13
- Marilyn June Turnbull Observer Today · Jan 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Dayton Unique
- The only place in America named South Dayton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- South Dayton Depot Movie and Rail Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in South Dayton
- PINE VALLEY CENTRAL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- PINE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)548
Rank in state#512 of 595
Land area1.01 sq mi
Density543/sq mi
Coordinates42.3628, -79.0510