Camden, NJ 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.
Camden
74.3
#607 nationally
Dolton
76.8
#308 nationally
Dolton leads in crime level (11.2 vs 37.8). Dolton leads in median household income ($54,748 vs $36,258). Camden leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Camden, NJ | Dolton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.3 (#607) | 76.8 (#308) |
| Population | 71,100 | 20,410 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,599 | $158,114 |
| Median Household Income | $36,258 | $54,748 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 37.8 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+42.0 |
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74.3 Score
Camden, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$146,599
Population
71,100
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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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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