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Dalton, OH
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Dalton, OH
At a Glance
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)
Is Dalton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dalton residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,507. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,024 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dalton is $179,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,138. Median rent is $827/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Dalton reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,480/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Dalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dalton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.