At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$44,858 per capita
Home Value
$90,800
Zillow: $158,268
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Dalton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dalton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dalton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dalton residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,858. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,495 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dalton is $90,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,268. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Dalton reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,372/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Dalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dalton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population348
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$44,858
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,800
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$158,268
Housing Units217
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,372/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,325 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute42 min
Broadband62.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Dalton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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