Dalton, MI Rankings

Dalton, Michigan is located in Whitfield County and has a population of 10,945. Dalton is ranked #510 out of the 613 cities in Michigan when it comes to BestPlaces Rankings. The rankings are based on factors such as cost of living, crime rates, education levels, housing trends, employment statistics, and general quality of life. Dalton is considered an average city according to the rankings with a score of 5 out of 10. The overall cost of living is low compared to other cities in the state with an average housing cost rating at 6.8 out of 10. When it comes to crime rates, Dalton has a very low rate with a score of 8.4 out of 10 for its safety level. Education levels are also above average with a ranking of 7 out of 10 while employment statistics are slightly below average scoring 6 out of 10 for its job market. Overall, Dalton offers an acceptable quality of life with affordable housing prices and safe neighborhoods making it an attractive place to live for many people in the state.

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