Living in Dalton, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dalton · Census data 2020–2024
Dalton has 1,636 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $68,571 (4% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $183,300, the median rent is $854/month.
Dalton at a glance
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 44State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $68,571State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $183,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $854/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Dalton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Ohio median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dalton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dalton the median home value is $183,300, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Dalton median household income
The median household income in Dalton is $68,571 and the income per person is $32,914. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Dalton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 703
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.40
Dalton demographics
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 634
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dalton ›
Education in Dalton
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Dalton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dalton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 89.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
Dalton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 1,636 | $68,571 | $183,300 | $854 |
| Kidron | 608 | $70,227 | $201,900 | $975 |
| North Lawrence | 165 | $76,667 | $142,500 | — |
| Orrville | 8,343 | $72,569 | $188,900 | $870 |
| Marshallville | 707 | $59,821 | $172,300 | $933 |
| Mount Eaton | 135 | $81,875 | $156,700 | $1,125 |
| Apple Creek | 963 | $71,250 | $191,400 | $1,000 |
| Brewster | 2,105 | $57,192 | $144,600 | $949 |
| Canal Fulton | 5,337 | $62,044 | $189,000 | $885 |
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What is the median household income in Dalton, OH?
The median household income in Dalton is $68,571, 4% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dalton?
The median home value in Dalton is $183,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Dalton?
The median gross rent in Dalton is $854 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Dalton, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Ohio median.
What is the median age in Dalton?
The median age in Dalton is 44 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Dalton?
The average commute to work in Dalton is 21 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dalton?
The unemployment rate in Dalton is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dalton?
31.5% of adults in Dalton 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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