At a Glance
Median Income
$58,706
$29,776 per capita
Home Value
$140,500
Zillow: $150,176
Median Rent
$1,399/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
1,712/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Dolton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dolton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dolton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dolton residents earn a median household income of $58,706 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,776. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dolton is $140,500 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,176. Median rent is $1,399/month, with 43.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Dolton reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,712/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Dolton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dolton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population20,979
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density4,591/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,706
Per Capita$29,776
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,500
Rent$1,399
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$150,176
Housing Units9,262
Rent Burden43.8%
Crime
F
Violent284/100K
Property1,712/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation606 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Dolton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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