Dolton, IL vs West Melbourne, FL
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
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
West Melbourne leads in crime level (4.2 vs 11.2). Dolton leads in walk score (50 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#308) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 20,410 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+20.8 |
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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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72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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