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Dolton, IL vs Hammond, IN

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- The median age of a home in Dolton is 20.7% younger than the median age of a home in Hammond.
 Dolton, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Median Home Age58  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$149,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock54.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.0$11.0
 Homes Owned61.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented25.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Dolton, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,210$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,250  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$820$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,560  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,230$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,350  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Dolton, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Dolton, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock20.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99938.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Dolton, ILHammond, INUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock2.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock25.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock32.1%12.2%
Reviews for Dolton    3 Reviews

Every year there is at least one major crime in this city. From robbing stores, and banks, to murder, this city is welcoming some people who come from Chicago city  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since July 1999 and when I decided to move out on my own, I knew that although I did like aspects of the city of Chicago, I didn't want to live there.   More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in Dolton for 17 years, and the neighborhood has changed tremendously in the last 5. This was once a nice south suburban neighborhood until they moved all of  More

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Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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