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Dayton, New Jersey
Dayton is a community of 7,952 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
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Population7,952
+5.0% since 2019
CountyMiddlesex County
Elevation105 ft
32 m
Land area2.4 sq mi
ZIP code08810
Nearest airportPrinceton Airport (PCT)
8 mi
Why visit Dayton
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Holmes-Tallman House, Pigeon Swamp State Park and Forest and Reichler Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Dayton
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About Dayton
Dayton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the United States. At the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 8,138, up from 7,063 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Dayton, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Holmes-Tallman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
United States historic place
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes3
La Taverna
Restaurant · Italian
375 Georges Road, Dayton
Mo off; Tu-We 11:00-21:30; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Pierre's of South Brunswick
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction
Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 05:00-16:00
Rasoi III
Restaurant · Indian · 1.2 mi
620 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction
Mo-Th off; Fr-Su 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00
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Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Saint Cecilia Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
10 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction
Gas and EV charging2
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Schools, colleges and libraries37
Map of Dayton
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 3.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 4.5 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Brunswick 3 Se Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
$151,902median household income
$496,600median home value
$2,199median monthly rent
41.8median age
70.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
88.0%of homes are owner-occupied
34.3 minaverage commute
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Princeton Airport (PCT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Deans 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Kendall Park 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Princeton Meadows 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Cranbury 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Franklin Park 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Clearbrook 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Concordia 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- The Ponds 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- New Brunswick 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Princeton 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dayton, NJ, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY 3.0
- 2020-07-23 08 22 52 View south along U.S. Route 130 at the exit for Middlesex County Route 522 EAST (Ridge Road, Jamesburg, Dayton) in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dayton, NJ post office, Aug. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-23 18 39 50 View north along U.S. Route 130 at the exit for Middlesex County Route 522 EAST (Ridge Road, Jamesburg, Dayton) in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holmes-Tallman House, Deanlav, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CR 522 eb approaching US 130, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-18 13 37 15 View west along Middlesex County Route 522 (Promenade Boulevard) at U.S. Route 130 in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-18 09 57 07 View south along U.S. Route 130 and east along Middlesex County Route 522 just southeast of Fresh Ponds Road in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 130 in South Brunswick, Freeholdman12, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CR 522 eb at US 130, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-23 08 18 17 View south along U.S. Route 130 at the exit for Middlesex County Route 522 WEST in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-11-06 10 07 22 View east along Middlesex County Route 522 at Ridge Road in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-26 09 37 15 View east along Middlesex County Route 522 (Ridge Road) from the overpass for U.S. Route 130 in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-26 09 36 31 View west along Middlesex County Route 522 (Ridge Road) from the overpass for U.S. Route 130 in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-11-06 10 11 31 View east along Middlesex County Route 522 (Ridge Road) at the exit for U.S. Route 130 NORTH (New Brunswick) in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-18 12 43 32 View east along Middlesex County Route 522 (Ridge Road) at U.S. Route 130 in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-11-06 09 43 51 View west along Middlesex County Route 522 (Ridge Road) at U.S. Route 130 in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Future alignment of CR 522 eb in South Brunswick, NJ, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Brunswick, NJ Public Library, Aug. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Cemetery (South Brunswick, New Jersey) - 00436, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Brunswick, NJ municipal building, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS023-E-22091 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-3805 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-196713 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-3807 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-196712 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-196711 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-6366 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-3806 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Kathakali (6071496988), jinnibaba from Princeton, US, CC BY 2.0
- Washington Cemetery (South Brunswick, New Jersey) - 00001, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Cemetery (South Brunswick, New Jersey) - 00002, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Cemetery (South Brunswick, New Jersey) - 00003, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Cemetery (South Brunswick, New Jersey) - 00050, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Cemetery (South Brunswick, New Jersey) - 00004, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Cemetery (South Brunswick, New Jersey) - 00005, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Cemetery (South Brunswick, New Jersey) - 00006, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Cemetery (South Brunswick, New Jersey) - 00014, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Cemetery (South Brunswick, New Jersey) - 00788, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Cemetery (South Brunswick, New Jersey) - 00008, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
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