Dolton, IL vs Frederick, MD

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

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $54,748). Dolton leads in cost of living index (95 vs 120). Frederick leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 37.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dolton, IL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 76.8 (#308) 67 (#1470)
Population 20,410 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $158,114 $465,790
Median Household Income $54,748 $89,981
Average Commute 37.1 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 50 47
Crime Level 11.2 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+8.8
Dolton, IL
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

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Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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