Avon, IN 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.
Avon
73.7
#681 nationally
Dolton
76.8
#308 nationally
Avon leads in crime level (3.7 vs 11.2). Avon leads in median household income ($98,162 vs $54,748). Avon leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avon, IN | Dolton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#681) | 76.8 (#308) |
| Population | 24,231 | 20,410 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,850 | $158,114 |
| Median Household Income | $98,162 | $54,748 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 50 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Avon is missing data for 1 metric that Dolton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.7 Score
Avon, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,850
Population
24,231
Crime
Low
Median Income
$98,162
Midwest
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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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