Why Live in Dayton
Dayton, located in Alfred, southern Maine’s York County, is a rural residential neighborhood known for its agricultural heritage and spacious properties. The area features white Cape Cods, red barns, and log cabins set on large lots amidst pine-oak forests and farmland. Residents enjoy a variety of things to do, including fishing and boating on the Saco River via the Skelton Dam Boat Launch, cross-country skiing at Harris Farm, and exploring Pleasant Point Park’s nature trails and river activities. Community events are frequent, with Pumpkin Valley Farm hosting a fall festival with a corn maze and a Sunflower Festival featuring live music and wood-fired pizza. The neighborhood also celebrates Maine Maple Sunday at Cole Farm with maple syrup and ice cream. Local amenities include Harris Farm’s country store, Dayton Country Store, and Gonneville Farm Ice Cream and Homestyle Cookin. For more extensive shopping, Saco and Biddeford are just 6 miles east, offering supermarkets and big box stores. Children in Dayton attend Dayton Consolidated School and have the option to go to the highly rated Thornton Academy for middle and high school. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and while it lacks some amenities, Portland is a 30-minute drive away, providing access to medical centers and urban conveniences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dayton a good place to live?
Dayton is a good place to live. Dayton is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Dayton is a rural neighborhood. Dayton has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.2 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $119,718 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 25.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Dayton are home owners, with 10.4% of residents renting and 89.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Dayton can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Dayton neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Dayton?
The median home price in Dayton is $597,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $119,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,940 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $126K a year to afford the median home price in Dayton. The average household income in Dayton is $120K.
What are the best public schools in Dayton?
The best public schools that serve Dayton are:
What are the best private schools in Dayton?
The best private schools that serve Dayton are:
- Thornton Academy has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
What are the most popular zip codes in Dayton, Alfred, ME?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Dayton, Alfred, ME?
Home Trends in Dayton, ME
On average, homes in Dayton, Alfred sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Dayton, Alfred over the last 12 months is $550,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$550,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$699,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$339
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$597,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
