“Ryan provided such a wonderful real estate experience for us which all started at the early stages of planning prior to listing our White Bear Lake, MN home. During the early planning stages Ryan provided recommendations and offered guidance to market our home in this unique real estate market. After a few months of planning we listed our home with Ryan and it SOLD in just a couple days. During this time we still had not found our next home to purchase. Within a short period of time and with Ryan's large network we were notified of a new listing coming up. In a matter of a couple days we had signed and had a closing date on our NEW home that we plan to raise our family in. Ryan's truly responsible for making our experience so positive and stress free. Since closing we have recommended Ryan to friends and family. If you are looking for a top-notch real estate professional I would recommended looking no further and start your own experience with him.”
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Dayton real estate Market Report.
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Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot
Jun 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Dayton
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Dayton
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Quarterly Pricing Trends for Dayton
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Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Dayton
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Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Dayton
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Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Dayton
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jun 2026 - Aug 2026).
Year-over-year, Dayton’s rolling three-month home values are slightly lower, with the typical home value down a bit even as asking prices have climbed. Median list price has risen notably over the past year, while the share of homes selling above list has also increased. Homes are selling in roughly the same amount of time as a year ago, with median days on market just slightly shorter.
In the latest three-month view ending in August 2026, buyers are seeing a median list price around the low $600,000s and a typical home value just under that. Sales activity has picked up compared with last year, with homes sold up by double digits and pending sales showing an even stronger year-over-year jump.
Inventory has grown modestly from a year ago, with active listings higher, but months of supply has dropped sharply to 2.7, reinforcing Dayton’s status as a seller’s market. About one in four recent sales closed above list price, and the average sale-to-list ratio is just under 100 percent, showing that sellers are still achieving close to their asking prices. With 47 median days on market, buyers have some time to decide, yet desirable homes can still move quickly. Whether you are planning to buy or sell, Agent Pronto can connect you with a local Dayton agent who understands these trends and can guide you through your next move.
Learn more about what Dayton has to offer.
Dayton offers residents a welcoming, family-friendly community with parks, trails, strong local services, and a calm, convenient small-town feel.
Dayton offers a quieter, more scenic lifestyle than nearby suburbs like Maple Grove or Brooklyn Park, with its identity shaped by riverfront views, wooded neighborhoods, and growing residential pockets. The community stretches along the Mississippi and Crow Rivers, giving many homes access to water, trails, and expansive open space while still maintaining convenient access to the Twin Cities via Highway 610.
Outdoor recreation shapes daily life here. Residents frequent Cloquet Overlook Park for its river overlooks and paths, and families enjoy sports and playgrounds at McNeil Park. The city supports a strong park and trail system through its Parks & Recreation programming and organized community events. Nearby, the extensive trail network in Elm Creek Park Reserve expands options for biking, skiing, and swimming.
Dayton families are served primarily by Osseo Area Schools and other nearby districts, with a range of public and private options within a short drive. Everyday needs are met by shopping and dining in neighboring communities, while local favorites like Dayton Bar & Grill offer a casual, small town gathering spot.
With new housing developments, established riverfront homes, and acreage properties, timing and preparation are essential in this evolving market. Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers in Dayton with the right local real estate professional to navigate opportunities with confidence.
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