Commercial Real Estate Market in Dolton, IL
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: August 31
18 active listings and 733 off-market properties in Dolton, IL. Commercial property asks $276/SF to buy and $22.00/SF/Yr to lease.
Market Trends
Dolton, IL spans 4.2 square miles in Cook County, Illinois. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Dolton, IL runs 21.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 13.7% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Retail
Retail vacancy in Dolton, IL runs 6.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, down from 8% in 2020.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Dolton, IL runs 4.9% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2019. Nearly 1.6x the 2022 low of 3.1%.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Multifamily
Multifamily vacancy in Dolton, IL runs 8% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 6.5% in 2022.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Residential 59.7%
- Industrial 25.1%
- Commercial 8.8%
- Civic 6.4%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
One Family Dwelling District
Limited Manufacturing District
One Family Dwelling District
General Manufacturing District
Public Schools Or Parks Or Buildings And Other
Dolton, IL zones 2,599 acres across 13 districts. Commercial zoning covers 8.8% of zoned land, residential 59.7% and industrial 25.1%. The largest single district is One Family Dwelling District at 38.7%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 33.9% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Dolton, IL has 21,409 residents in 9,006 households. Density runs 5,042 people per square mile. Median household income here is $58,706 and median gross rent $1,399 a month.
21,409
Population
9,006
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
4.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,042
Density / Sq Mi
$58,706
Median Household Income
$38,841
Median Earnings
$1,399
Median Rent
$140,500
Median Home Value
Tools
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| South Holland | — | — |
| Dixmoor | — | — |
| Posen | — | — |
| Calumet City | — | $16.20 |
Commercial property in Dolton, IL asks $276/SF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot for commercial property in Dolton?
Commercial property in Dolton, IL asks an average of $276 per square foot.
How much does it cost to lease commercial space in Dolton?
Asking lease rates in Dolton, IL average $22.00 per square foot per year.
What zoning applies to commercial property in Dolton?
Dolton, IL zones 2,599 acres across 13 districts, of which 8.8% is commercial and 25.1% industrial. The largest single district is One Family Dwelling District at 38.7% of zoned land. Residential zoning covers 59.7% and open space 0%.
Where does Realmo's Dolton market data come from?
Realmo compiles Dolton, IL figures from 7 recent recorded sales, 15 active sale listings, 3 active lease listings, 733 tracked off-market properties, the current Dolton zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 31 August 2026.
Methodology & data sources
- Asking prices and averages
- Computed from 15 active for-sale and 3 active for-lease listings in Dolton, IL. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a segment carried by a handful of listings reads as indicative rather than an average.
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Zoning and land use
- The current municipal zoning release: 2,599 zoned acres across 13 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 August 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- office vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, retail vacancy is reported at Midwest region level and industrial vacancy is reported at Midwest region level.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 August 2026 · report a data issue
