Dolton, IL vs Homer Glen, 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.
Dolton
76.8
#308 nationally
Homer Glen
71.4
#982 nationally
Homer Glen leads in crime level (0.4 vs 11.2). Dolton leads in walk score (50 vs 14). Homer Glen leads in median household income ($130,235 vs $54,748).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | Homer Glen, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#308) | 71.4 (#982) |
| Population | 20,410 | 24,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $531,950 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $130,235 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 0.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+1.6 |
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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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71.4 Score
Homer Glen, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,950
Population
24,546
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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