Dalton is a small town of 1,703 in Ohio, with a median household income of $60,833
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dalton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dalton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dalton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Dalton's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dalton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dalton, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$173,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$773
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dalton's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.7 /100k
Property Crime
977.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dalton is served primarily by Dalton Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dalton, OH
National Avg
School District
Dalton Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dalton sees average highs of 33.9°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Dalton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dalton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $173,400 and median rent is $773/month.
Dalton's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 977.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dalton are operated by Dalton Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dalton, OH has a population of 1,703, a median household income of $60,833, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dalton averages 33.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
with about 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dalton, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44618.
The population of Dalton, Ohio is 1,703 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dalton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $173,400, median household income $60,833, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dalton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
