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Dolton, IL

Dolton, IL.

Population: 20,825 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dolton, IL is $158,171 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $87,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,287/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$158,171

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$158,171
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+11.8%
10-year appreciation
+195.7%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$165,983
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$87,000
Median list price
$106,000
1-year sale-price change
+41.5%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
131
Sale-to-list ratio
74.4%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
84 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,287/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,670/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,880/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,800/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Dolton SD 149, Dolton SD 148, Thornton Twp HSD 205
Schools include
Diekman Elem School, Berger-Vandenberg Elem School, Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Schroud Property (3.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
104
Days with Moderate air quality
227
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
621
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
183,804
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
186,759

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Lansing Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
34
Hospitals include
MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, MACNEAL HOSPITAL, PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29,533 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
64.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,562
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
75.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,269,519
Average weekly wage
$1,625
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
987

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DoltonState medianUS median
Median home value$158,171$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$87,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,287/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,562$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Dolton, IL?
$158,171.
What is the median sale price in Dolton, IL?
$87,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dolton, IL?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Dolton, IL?
Typical rent: $2,287/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dolton, IL?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Dolton, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in Dolton, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dolton, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dolton, IL?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Schroud Property, 3.7 mi.
How many schools serve Dolton, IL?
10 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dolton, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dolton, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dolton, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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