How long do people stay in their homes in Dalton, PA?
18.8% (±7.8 points) of households in Dalton, PA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.4% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 18.8% (±7.8 points)
- Since before 2000
- 30.4%
When households in Dalton moved in
| Moved in | Dalton | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 6.4% (±4.8 points) | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 12.4% (±6.1 points) | 14.8% | 16.5% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 33.8% (±7.6 points) | 35.0% | 36.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 17.1% (±5.8 points) | 17.2% | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9.7% (±3.6 points) | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 20.7% (±5.2 points) | 18.4% | 14.9% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Dalton, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (18.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (20.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Dalton
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | — | 18.8% (±7.8 points) | — |
| La Plume Township | 2.0 mi | 13.0% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenburn Township | 2.0 mi | 9.6% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| West Abington Township | 2.2 mi | 2.5% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly Township | 2.2 mi | 14.7% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Factoryville | 2.8 mi | 28.3% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Abington Township | 3.0 mi | 12.4% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarks Green | 3.4 mi | 17.1% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarks Summit | 3.7 mi | 12.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Glenburn Township, PA (9.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Moosic | 24.2% (±9.1 points) |
| 3 | Spring Brook Township | 23.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 4 | Dunmore | 20.2% (±4.0 points) |
| 5 | Carbondale | 20.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 6 | Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County) | 19.1% (±8.6 points) |
| 7 | Olyphant | 18.9% (±10.8 points) |
| 8 | Dalton | 18.8% (±7.8 points) |
| 9 | Throop | 18.1% (±6.8 points) |
| 10 | Clarks Green | 17.1% (±6.6 points) |
| 11 | Taylor | 15.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 12 | Dickson City | 15.2% (±4.9 points) |
| 13 | Waverly Township | 14.7% (±7.5 points) |
| 14 | South Abington Township | 13.9% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Lackawanna County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dalton
How often do people move in Dalton?
18.8% of households in Dalton, PA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Dalton have?
30.4% of households in Dalton have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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