What percentage of people rent in Dolton, IL?
27.4% (±4.6 points) of the occupied homes in Dolton, IL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 2,143 renting households against 5,677 that own their home.
In Dolton, the share of households that rent went from 34.3% in 2015–2019 to 27.4% in 2020–2024 (−6.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 27.4% (±4.6 points)
- Renting households
- 2,143 (±367)
- Median renter income
- $30,836 (±$5,142)
Who rents and who owns in Dolton
| Dolton | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 27.4% (±4.6 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 2,143 (±367) | 887,660 (±6,720) | 1,657,539 (±10,322) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 5,677 (±519) | 1,212,570 (±7,287) | 3,378,910 (±14,728) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.9 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $30,836 (±$5,142) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $64,315 (±$8,662) | $108,804 (±$833) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
In Dolton, the renter share is lower than in Cook County (42.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (32.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Cook County, Dolton ranks 66 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 665 of 2,751.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Dolton has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 34.3% (±3.7 points) | 27.4% (±4.6 points) | −6.9 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $1,287 (±$76) | $1,384 (±$88) | +7.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $46,614 (±$3,249) | $57,887 (±$5,078) | +24.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Dolton
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolton | — | 27.4% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Thornton Township | 2.0 mi | 34.6% (±1.8 points) | Higher |
| Phoenix | 2.2 mi | 33.6% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale | 2.2 mi | 48.5% (±6.3 points) | Higher |
| South Holland | 2.2 mi | 17.2% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Burnham | 2.8 mi | 42.0% (±10.3 points) | Higher |
| Harvey | 3.3 mi | 42.4% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
| Dixmoor | 3.6 mi | 33.9% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet Township | 3.7 mi | 54.3% (±6.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Holland, IL (17.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Thornton Township, IL (34.6%), Riverdale, IL (48.5%), Burnham, IL (42.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Hickory Hills | 28.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 61 | Rolling Meadows | 28.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 62 | Lansing | 28.1% (±4.0 points) |
| 63 | Countryside | 28.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 64 | Bloom Township | 27.9% (±2.2 points) |
| 65 | La Grange Park | 27.8% (±4.5 points) |
| 66 | Dolton | 27.4% (±4.6 points) |
| 67 | Merrionette Park | 27.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 68 | Maine Township (Cook County) | 26.7% (±1.6 points) |
| 69 (tie) | Arlington Heights | 26.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 69 (tie) | Country Club Hills | 26.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 71 | Hoffman Estates | 25.8% (±3.5 points) |
| 72 | Lyons Township | 25.7% (±1.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dolton
How many renters are there in Dolton?
Dolton has an estimated 2,143 (±367) renting households, 27.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Dolton?
In Dolton, the share of households that rent went from 34.3% in 2015–2019 to 27.4% in 2020–2024 (−6.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Dolton?
A renting household in Dolton has 2.9 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Dolton?
The median renting household in Dolton, IL has an income of $30,836 (±$5,142) a year, against $64,315 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dolton village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dolton village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dolton village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dolton village, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dolton village, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Dolton village, Illinois (place:20292, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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