Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Dolton
Dolton, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$990
Population
22,285
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Gateway to Chicago’s south suburbs
Suburb
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Commuter
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Dolton is a suburban village located about 15 miles due south of the Chicago Loop. Most of the village landscape is filled with residential neighborhoods, with a cluster of shopping centers and restaurants along 150th Street catering to residents’ everyday needs. The local rental market is mainly composed of single-family homes and small apartment communities, providing numerous options for any taste, budget, or lifestyle. Getting into the city is a breeze with direct access to Interstate 94, putting residents just minutes away from Chicago’s greatest attractions and amenities and making it a great option for commuters.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,985
Average: $65,026
Education
3,855
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,592
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dolton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dolton, IL is $964 for a studio, $990 for one bedroom, $1,114 for two bedrooms, and $1,417 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dolton has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$990/month
601 Sq Ft
House
$2,747/month
1,517 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dolton, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
318 Students
Public
Grades K-5
342 Students
Public
Grades K-5
243 Students
Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
337 Students
Public
Grades K-5
235 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
132 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
150 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,057 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sand Ridge Nature Center
- Camp Shabbona Woods
- Clayhole Woods
- Green Lake Woods
- Beaubien Woods
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.