Dayton is a city in Liberty County, Texas, United States.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[5] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,777 people, 2,892 households, and 2,115 families residing in the city.

A fire that devoured the center of town in late August 1911 was followed a few days later by a vote to disincorporate.

[25] In addition, the TDCJ operates some correctional facilities near the City limits of Dayton.

[26][27][28] The United States Postal Service operates the Dayton Post Office.

[29] The District 18 seat in the Texas House of Representatives is currently held by republican Ernest Bailes.

DEDC has invested over $3 Million in the local business community since its creation in 1996.

Within the city of Dayton, SH 321 is referred to as North Cleveland Street, passing through residential Dayton as a four-lane urban highway, before narrowing back down to a two-lane rural State Highway going north to Cleveland.

[33] FM 1960 connects Dayton to the northern reaches of Houston as well as Humble and Huffman.

[35] Texas State Highway 99 loop toll road intersects with US 90 and connects Dayton with other outer areas of Greater Houston.

Another rail line runs through the northern edge of the city, called the UP Beaumont Subdivision.