Dolton, IL vs Pekin, 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
Pekin
80.5
#73 nationally
Pekin leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 37.1 min). Dolton leads in walk score (50 vs 39). Pekin leads in cost of living index (88 vs 95).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | Pekin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#308) | 80.5 (#73) |
| Population | 20,410 | 31,126 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $145,264 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $52,507 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+26.7 |
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
View Dolton, IL →
B-
80.5 Score
Pekin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$145,264
Population
31,126
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
View Pekin, IL →