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Dolton, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Rylee Roberts

Grocery stores in Dolton -recommendations?

Hello, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Madelyn Allen

Is Dolton worth it salary-wise?

So, Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. ...

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Madelyn Allen

What to expect moving to Dolton?

OK so I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Dolton sits at 283.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is concerning. Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It'...

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urban_matthew37

How are the schools in Dolton?

I relocated for work and Median household income is $58,706, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Dolton sits at 283.8 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas...

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Autumn

Is Dolton good for remote workers?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $58,706 in Dolton. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageab...

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Autumn

Career opportunities in Dolton, IL

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Atlanta and Household incomes average around $58,706 in Dolton. You can expect to pay around $1,399 for rent here. Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. With a population of 20,979, Dolton is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place ...

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Madelyn Allen

Best apartments in Dolton under ?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is concerning. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene he...

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Autumn

Quick question about Dolton

My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Dolton sits at 283.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $140,500, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Peop...

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urban_matthew37

Working remotely from Dolton

First post here. I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,399/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $140,500 on average. Household incomes average around $58,706 in Dolton. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here i...

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jaxlover2025

Best neighborhoods to rent in Dolton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $58,706, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $58,706 in Dolton. With a population of 20,979, Dolton is a small town. Rent is about $1,399/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the co...

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