Dolton, IL vs Franklin Town, MA
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
Franklin Town leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.2). Franklin Town leads in median household income ($138,062 vs $54,748). Dolton leads in walk score (50 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | Franklin Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,410 | 33,125 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $138,062 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+28.8 |
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 →
—
Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
Northeast
View Franklin Town, MA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Dolton for: