Living in Dolton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dolton · Census data 2020–2024
Dolton has 20,825 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $57,887 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $151,300, the median rent is $1,384/month.
Dolton at a glance
- Population
- 20,825
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,887State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $151,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,384/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Dolton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.8%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dolton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dolton the median home value is $151,300, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,384 per month, which is 47.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,590 a month in housing costs.
Dolton median household income
The median household income in Dolton is $57,887 and the income per person is $27,432. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Dolton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,838
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.62
Dolton demographics
- Population
- 20,825
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 7,820
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dolton ›
Education in Dolton
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Dolton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dolton
- Unemployment rate
- 12.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 8.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Dolton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolton | 20,825 | $57,887 | $151,300 | $1,384 |
| Phoenix | 1,751 | $30,288 | $96,200 | $994 |
| Riverdale | 10,340 | $39,833 | $113,800 | $1,231 |
| South Holland | 20,911 | $85,280 | $217,200 | $1,856 |
| Burnham | 3,937 | $57,790 | $161,300 | $1,208 |
| Harvey | 20,230 | $42,429 | $88,100 | $960 |
| Dixmoor | 2,948 | $44,600 | $84,400 | $1,272 |
| Calumet City | 35,100 | $55,369 | $145,200 | $1,177 |
| Calumet Park | 6,855 | $53,556 | $184,700 | $1,288 |
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What is the median household income in Dolton, IL?
The median household income in Dolton is $57,887, 31% 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 Dolton?
The median home value in Dolton is $151,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Dolton?
The median gross rent in Dolton is $1,384 per month, about 47.6% of household income.
Is Dolton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.8%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Dolton?
The median age in Dolton is 40.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Dolton?
The average commute to work in Dolton is 31 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dolton?
The unemployment rate in Dolton is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dolton?
22.7% of adults in Dolton 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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