Alton, TX vs Dolton, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alton
68.8
#1277 nationally
Dolton
76.8
#308 nationally
Dolton leads in crime level (11.2 vs 22.9). Alton leads in average commute (29.2 min vs 37.1 min). Dolton leads in median household income ($54,748 vs $44,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Dolton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 76.8 (#308) |
| Population | 21,130 | 20,410 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $158,114 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $54,748 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 50 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Dolton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.8 Score
Alton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,078
Population
21,130
Crime
High
Median Income
$44,317
Southwest
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C
76.8 Score
Dolton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,114
Population
20,410
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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