Dayton by the numbers
- Drive from our Sparks warehouse44 mi, about 1 h 6 min via I-580, US 50, FAS 650
- Population15,781
- Households5,842
- Homes owned / rented79.9% / 20.1%
- Median year built2002
- Median home value$433,200
- Moved in the past year8.2%
- Elevation4,302 ft
- CountyLyon County
- ZIP codes89403
Data (read 2026-10-19): U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks; USGS Elevation Point Query Service.
Dayton (ZIP 89403) sits at 4,302 feet along US 50, 44 miles and about 66 minutes from the O'Brien's warehouse. Nearly 80 percent of its households own their homes, and the median year built is 2002. Because there is no city hall, the Lyon County website is your main directory.
Lyon County runs water and sewer
The county's Utilities Department provides water and sewer service for the Dayton and Mound House areas, and its page directs new customers to the Water and Sewer Business Office for billing and sign-up. Start that account when you have a closing or lease date. Power comes from NV Energy in this part of the region, and garbage service is arranged by address.
County offices for an unincorporated town
Lyon County posts the Assessor, Recorder, Clerk-Treasurer and Property Tax pages on lyon-county.org, and these offices handle deeds, parcel values and tax payments for a Dayton home. The county also runs animal services, which matters if you are bringing a dog with the move. Because Dayton has no city government, building permits and planning questions also go to the county.
Schools: Lyon County School District
Children in Dayton attend Lyon County School District schools. Enrollment is by home address, and the district asks for proof of residence and immunization records. Schools in the district fill at different rates, so call early if you are moving in the middle of the year.
DMV choices from Dayton
Dayton does not have a DMV office. The Carson City office at 555 Wright Way is the closest metropolitan office, and the rural Yerington office at 215 W. Bridge Street, Suite 9 is also on the DMV's list. Appointments are required at both. If you commute to Reno, the Double Diamond Parkway office is another option.
The vehicle registration guide lists the paperwork.
The move into the Dayton Valley
Many Dayton homes are newer and sit on larger lots, so garages, sheds and outdoor furniture add up. The estimator will walk the yard as well as the rooms. A local move from Sparks takes the crew along US 50 and I-580, and you can add packing to the quote. Book a free in-home estimate; it includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes.