How long is the commute from Dayton, NV?
Workers who live in Dayton, NV take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.7% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Dayton get to work
| Means of transportation | Dayton | Lyon County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±5.6 points) | 76.6% | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±3.7 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.7% (±3.3 points) | 8.2% | 11.9% | 15.1% |
In Dayton, the average commute is not measurably different from Lyon County (29.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Nevada (24.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dayton, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Lyon County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Nevada (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lyon County, Dayton ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 14 of 66.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dayton
| Vehicles available | Dayton | Lyon County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±1.9 points) | 2.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% (±4.4 points) | 22.7% | 34.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% (±5.4 points) | 39.8% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.3% (±5.1 points) | 35.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Dayton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lyon County (2.3%).
It is also lower than in Nevada (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dayton
| Dayton | Lyon County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.7% (±3.3 points) | 8.2% (±1.3 points) | 11.9% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.8 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±1.3 points) | 93.5% (±1.2 points) | 92.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dayton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lyon County (93.5%).
It is also higher than in Nevada (92.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dayton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | — | 30.8 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Stagecoach | 11 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Washoe Valley | 12 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Carson | 14 mi | 20.5 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Johnson Lane | 17 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Indian Hills | 18 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Silver Springs | 19 mi | 33.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Incline Village | 21 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Sparks | 23 mi | 24.0 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washoe Valley, NV (26.1 minutes), Carson, NV (20.5 minutes), Johnson Lane, NV (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lyon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith Valley | 44.3 minutes (±19.6) |
| 2 | Silver Springs | 33.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Stagecoach | 31.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Dayton | 30.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 | Fernley | 27.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Yerington | 23.9 minutes (±6.7) |
Dayton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dayton
How long is the average commute in Dayton?
Workers who live in Dayton, NV take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dayton without a car?
2.7% of households in Dayton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dayton?
11.7% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Dayton worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dayton CDP, Nevada
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dayton CDP, Nevada
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dayton CDP, Nevada
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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