Dolton, IL vs Urbana, 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
Urbana
81
#57 nationally
Urbana leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 37.1 min). Urbana leads in walk score (91 vs 50). Dolton leads in median household income ($54,748 vs $41,115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | Urbana, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#308) | 81 (#57) |
| Population | 20,410 | 38,209 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $209,974 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $41,115 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 91 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+24.1 |
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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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81 Score
Urbana, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$209,974
Population
38,209
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
91
Midwest
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