At a Glance
Median Income
$91,667
$43,505 per capita
Home Value
$247,900
Zillow: $292,860
Median Rent
$1,567/mo
13.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.7%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dalton residents earn a median household income of $91,667 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,505. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dalton is $247,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,860. Median rent is $1,567/month, with 13.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Dalton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 729/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.7% of adults in Dalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dalton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,381
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,667
Per Capita$43,505
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,900
Rent$1,567
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$292,860
Housing Units598
Rent Burden13.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property729/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation954 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.7%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Dalton was founded in 1895.
The median home in Dalton was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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