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La Porte, TX vs Dolton, IL

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Are people in Dolton older or younger than people in La Porte?
- The Median Age in Dolton is 0.6 years older than in La Porte.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dolton or La Porte?
- Dolton housing costs are 43.7% less expensive than La Porte housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dolton or La Porte?
- The average commute for residents of Dolton is 12.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of La Porte.

Things to do in La Porte?
La Porte TX lies right on the Gulf Coast known for its white sandy beaches providing residents with plenty of fun water sports year round while also offering classic southern hospitality experiences like BBQ spots or unique boutiques

Things to do in Dolton?
Dolton, IL is located south of Chicago in Cook County and is a great place to explore all that the region has to offer such as shopping at the Lincoln Mall or the I-94 Plaza Shopping Center, or enjoying a meal at one of the many restaurants nearby.

 La Porte, TXDolton, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,588329,725,481
 Median Income$78,665  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$250,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock15.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.43  Unlock26.38
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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 16 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 20 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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