Dolton, IL 60419 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dolton, IL—60419

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$150,000

3.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$58,700

29.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

15.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.8%

Median Rent

$2,180

12.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,350

68.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,500

6.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,200

14.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Dolton, IL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dolton, IL is $150,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.9%. This indicates that home prices in Dolton, IL are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$150,000	-3.9%
Single Family	$152,000	-3.8%
Condos	$77,000	-24.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dolton, IL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dolton, IL is $2,140, with a year-over-year rent change of 12.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dolton, IL is 1-bedrooms: $1,350, 2-bedrooms: $1,510, 3-bedrooms: $2,300, 4-bedrooms: $2,530. The most common rental property sizes in Dolton, IL are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 38.7% and 22.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,180	$2,140
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,350
2 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,510
3 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,300
4 Bed Rent	$2,450	$2,530

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

7.3%

1 Bedroom

16.4%

2 Bedrooms

22.5%

3 Bedrooms

38.7%

4 Bedrooms

15.1%

Property Listings — Dolton, IL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dolton, IL is 46. This is a increase of 19.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 30.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$179,000	2.0%
Listing Count	154	35.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.7%	35.0%
Days on Market	62	15.0%

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Demographics — Dolton, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dolton, IL has a population of 21,000, which has decreased by -7.4% over the past 5 years. Dolton, IL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	21,000	-7.4%
% Under 18	24.3%	2.1%
% Seniors	17.9%	39.8%
% WFH	11.1%	311.1%
% w/ College Degree	22.7%	20.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dolton, IL is a predominantly black area, with 90.9% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 0.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dolton, IL is white, making up 4.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.4% of the population in Dolton, IL, and this percentage has increased by 9.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	4.4%	-2.2%
% Black	90.9%	-0.7%
% Hispanic	1.2%	-45.5%
% Asian	0.2%	-60.0%
% Foreign Born	3.4%	9.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dolton, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 336 mortgage originations in Dolton, IL, of which 39.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 78.0%, with 58.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dolton, IL. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	336
% Conventional Loans	39.0%
% Government Loans	61.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dolton, IL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Dolton, IL under the Section 8 program is 39.8%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Dolton, IL, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1,021
Total Units Section 8	923
% Rentals under Section 8	39.8%
% Occupied Section 8	91.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$360	$1,350	$1,710
2 Bedroom	$430	$1,500	$1,930
3 Bedroom	$280	$2,200	$2,480
4 Bedroom	$460	$2,450	$2,910

Dolton, IL—60419

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dolton, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dolton, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dolton, IL

Demographics — Dolton, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dolton, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dolton, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dolton, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dolton, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.6
Median Home Price	$150,000
Median Household Income	$58,700

Dolton, IL—60419

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dolton, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dolton, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dolton, IL

Demographics — Dolton, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dolton, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dolton, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dolton, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dolton, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

South Holland, IL

Riverdale, IL

Calumet City, IL

Hegewisch, Chicago, IL

Harvey, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

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