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Dalton

A borough of 1,415 people in Pennsylvania
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Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1895Established
1,284Population
3.1 sq miArea
991 ftElevation

Dalton is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania and is located approximately eight miles north of the city of Scranton in a suburban area known as "the Abingtons." Dalton is also approximately three miles north of Clarks Summit, the hub of the Abington community. The population was 1,283 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code18414
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Housing in Dalton

$321K▼ 0.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Dalton home is worth about $321,000, down 0.7% in a year, 10% above the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Dalton's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Dalton 0
Pennsylvania 2.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Dalton 6.9
Pennsylvania 13.6
U.S. 15.5
Natural hazards: ModerateMostly inland flooding · higher than 51% of U.S. communitiesDetails →
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Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson CityDickson City · 8 mi · ER
The Wright Center for Community Health Clarks Summit PracticeSouth Abington Township · 4.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
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