Dalton, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
6,657
Population Density
306
Labor Participaton
63.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
36.2%
Median Household Income
$60,406
Median Individual Income
$33,964
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$49,206

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$184,600
Median Gross Rent
$861
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,556
Housing Units
3,208
People who reside in Dalton live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
65%
Apt, Condo, Other
35%
Analysis

Income

Households in Dalton earn more money than the national median income, averaging % higher per household.

Housing

Dalton has a median house price of $184,600. The cost of homeownership is slightly less than most areas. The cost of renting in Dalton is 15% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 4%

Demographics

The median age in Dalton is 49. Dalton has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Dalton ranks better than average for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Dalton Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 184,600 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,556 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 861 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 8.9% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 26% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 306 885 93
Personal Comparison
Dalton Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 60,406 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 33,964 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 49,206 60,923 46,881
Median Age 49.0 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 63.6% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 36.2% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Dalton, MA
306
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Dalton is comparable to that of a Rural Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics