Living in Dalton City, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dalton City · Census data 2020–2024
Dalton City has 694 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $77,750 (7% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $103,600, the median rent is $860/month.
Dalton City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dalton City at a glance
- Population
- 694
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $77,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $103,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $860/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Dalton City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dalton City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dalton City the median home value is $103,600, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, which is 17.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $888 a month in housing costs.
Dalton City median household income
The median household income in Dalton City is $77,750 and the income per person is $35,486. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Dalton City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 325
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.36
Dalton City demographics
- Population
- 694
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 6.8%
- Households
- 294
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dalton City ›
Education in Dalton City
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Dalton City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dalton City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 92.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Dalton City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton City | 694 | $77,750 | $103,600 | $860 |
| Bethany | 1,176 | $44,583 | $106,200 | $1,002 |
| Mount Zion | 5,660 | $103,365 | $201,100 | $744 |
| Long Creek | 1,392 | $78,519 | $167,500 | $850 |
| Lovington | 1,045 | $55,556 | $87,400 | $788 |
| Macon | 1,047 | $68,750 | $108,600 | $918 |
| Decatur | 69,815 | $51,592 | $99,600 | $845 |
| Cerro Gordo | 1,349 | $77,857 | $109,200 | $846 |
| Hammond | 617 | $77,019 | $102,500 | $817 |
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What is the median household income in Dalton City, IL?
The median household income in Dalton City is $77,750, 7% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dalton City?
The median home value in Dalton City is $103,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Dalton City?
The median gross rent in Dalton City is $860 per month, about 17.2% of household income.
Is Dalton City, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Dalton City?
The median age in Dalton City is 39.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Dalton City?
The average commute to work in Dalton City is 25 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dalton City?
The unemployment rate in Dalton City is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dalton City?
15.2% of adults in Dalton City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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