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Historic East Texas Railroad Town

Rentals in Dayton, TX

Welcome to Dayton, a Liberty County railroad town on the Old Spanish Trail about 40 miles from Houston, blending rural East Texas character with growing master-planned communities.

Dayton is a city in Liberty County in Southeast Texas, located about 40 miles northeast of Houston. The community traces its origins to a settlement originally known as West Liberty before it grew into a railroad town, and it holds a place on the historic Old Spanish Trail, the early cross-country highway that became U.S. 90. That railroad-and-highway heritage shaped Dayton's layout and its role as a small regional hub between Houston and Beaumont. Despite steady growth, Dayton retains a distinctly rural East Texas character. New master-planned communities and road improvements have brought additional housing and families, yet the city keeps a small-town pace and identity, with roughly 8,800 residents. Agriculture, regional industry, and commuting to the Houston area all play a role in the local economy. Civic life centers on institutions such as the Dayton Community Center and the Jones Public Library, which host local events and gatherings. Dayton Independent School District anchors the community's identity, with a high graduation rate and strong college and career readiness. The city's neighborhoods span historic districts and newer subdivisions, giving buyers a range of options from established in-town homes to newly built communities. Dayton's location along U.S. 90 and the Grand Parkway gives residents convenient access to Houston's employment centers while living in a smaller, more affordable community. Its position between Houston and Beaumont also places it near the industrial and energy corridors of the Texas Gulf Coast. For those seeking a quieter East Texas setting with metropolitan access, Dayton offers a practical balance.

Population 8,777
County Liberty County
Active Listings 833
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What county is Dayton, Texas in?

Dayton is located in Liberty County, in Southeast Texas, about 40 miles northeast of Houston. The city sits along U.S. 90 and the route of the historic Old Spanish Trail, an early cross-country highway.

How far is Dayton, Texas from Houston?

Dayton is about 40 miles from downtown Houston. U.S. 90 and the Grand Parkway connect the city to the Houston area, and Interstate 10 provides east-west access to the region's major corridors.

What school district serves Dayton, Texas?

Dayton is served by Dayton Independent School District, a community school district that reports a graduation rate around 94 percent and strong college, career, and military readiness outcomes. The district emphasizes educating the whole child across its campuses.

What is Dayton, Texas known for?

Dayton is known as a historic East Texas railroad town and an Old Spanish Trail City. It retains a rural small-town feel while new master-planned communities have expanded its housing stock.

What are the main neighborhoods in Dayton, Texas?

Dayton's older neighborhoods include Carillon, one of the city's most historic areas, and Burkhardt, known for its family-oriented, close-knit character. Newer master-planned communities and rural acreage surround the city on all sides.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

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home_work New This Week 34
Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $325,000 —
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $161
schedule Avg Days on Market 33
sell Homes Sold 1
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 1,280.2

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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96 Jessica Drive
$2,450 For Rent
96 Jessica Drive
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 2,052 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 10467210
1789 Peach Creek Drive #A
$2,042 For Rent
1789 Peach Creek Drive #A
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,828 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 23485194
1809 Peach Creek Drive #A
$2,163 For Rent
1809 Peach Creek Drive #A
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 2,148 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 27901827
1852 Dry Cherry Drive #A
$1,958 For Rent
1852 Dry Cherry Drive #A
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,596 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 27368901
605 County Road 6053
$1,500 For Rent
605 County Road 6053
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,026 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 58548339
619 County Road 6053
$1,000 For Rent
619 County Road 6053
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 576 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 58159358
705 Collins Street
$1,500 For Rent
705 Collins Street
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,056 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 43899661
3 Lovers Lane #1409
$1,700 For Rent
3 Lovers Lane #1409
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,302 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 20407916
409 Merritt Street
$1,300 For Rent
409 Merritt Street
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 896 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 23793992
693 Daniels Lake Lane
$2,400 For Rent
693 Daniels Lake Lane
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 26696820
503 W Linney Street
$2,100 For Rent
503 W Linney Street
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,567 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 40131274
811 Brookside Drive
$2,400 For Rent
811 Brookside Drive
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,694 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 66761275
812 Westpointe Drive
$2,300 For Rent
812 Westpointe Drive
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,623 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 62611887
786 County Road 6763
$2,300 For Rent
786 County Road 6763
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,260 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 42160962
331 Ice Shore Trail
$2,395 For Rent
331 Ice Shore Trail
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,924 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 39425104
1012 Llano Trail
$2,800 For Rent
1012 Llano Trail
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 2,120 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 90450087
13 Road 660
$8,999 For Rent
13 Road 660
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 4,190 sqft
  • 6 beds
  • 6 baths
  • 58594998
1913 Riverside Circle
$2,300 For Rent
1913 Riverside Circle
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,501 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 71180659
1929 Riverside Circle
$2,300 For Rent
1929 Riverside Circle
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,501 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 8501471
501 Ladd Street
$2,000 For Rent
501 Ladd Street
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,690 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 73522354
1008 Llano Trail
$2,600 For Rent
1008 Llano Trail
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 2,013 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 51968119
266 Road 66111
$3,650 For Rent
266 Road 66111
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 2,352 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 84857227
221 County Road 4803
$1,000 For Rent
221 County Road 4803
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 546 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 51876037
1875 Redwood Lane
$2,150 For Rent
1875 Redwood Lane
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,785 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 51665551
71 County Road 4282
$1,250 For Rent
71 County Road 4282
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 52844518
1566 County Road 610 #E
$1,900 For Rent
1566 County Road 610 #E
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 2,040 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 74457220
1228 Haverford Lane
$2,400 For Rent
1228 Haverford Lane
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,984 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 57056008
314 Carlos Leal Drive
$2,200 For Rent
314 Carlos Leal Drive
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1,881 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 36140097
1585 Fm 686
$1,300 For Rent
1585 Fm 686
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 94926168
5960 Fm 1960
$3,000 For Rent
5960 Fm 1960
Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 50297537
1540 Road 5860
$350 For Rent
1540 Road 5860
Dayton, TX 77535
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