Dayton, Oregon

About Dayton

Dayton, OR is a small town located in northern Oregon, home to 2,663 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Dayton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.84 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,170 residents per square mile.

📰 Dayton News Today

• This Unassuming Oregon Rock Shop Is Basically a Gateway Drug to Rock Collecting That Oregon Life · Aug 16
• 7 years ago today, a shooting in the Oregon District changed our city Dayton Daily News · Aug 5
• Corner Kitchen founders plan new restaurant in the Oregon District The Business Journals · Aug 11
• Dayton Raiola ESPN · Aug 6
• Dayton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Dayton Unique

• One of 18 places in the US named Dayton — but the Oregon one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Dayton

• The Joel Palmer House — american
• Pirate's Den — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dayton

• 11th Street Park reviews ★
• Alden Park reviews ★
• Courthouse Square Park reviews ★
• Dayton Landing County Park reviews ★
• Fort Yamhill State Park reviews ★
• Legion Field reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Dayton

• Dayton Grade School
• Dayton High School
• Dayton Jr High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Dayton

🏘️ Nearby Communities