Dolton, IL vs Gloucester, 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
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Gloucester leads in median household income ($84,465 vs $54,748). Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 11.2). Dolton leads in cost of living index (95 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | Gloucester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#308) | 64.2 (#1710) |
| Population | 20,410 | 29,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $784,115 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $84,465 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+20.3 |
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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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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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