Dalton, NY

Population
397
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,345 ft
Median Home Value
$103,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,949
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Dalton is a quiet hamlet nestled in the rolling hills of southwestern Livingston County. Home to around 350 residents, it offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle surrounded by scenic farmland and wooded landscapes. Daily life here moves at an easy pace, with Route 70 and Route 408 providing quick drives to neighboring towns like Nunda, Portageville, and the popular trails of nearby Letchworth State Park. Keshequa Creek winds along the western edge of town, adding to the area's relaxed, natural setting.

The community grew in the mid-1800s as a bustling railroad depot, originally named Nunda Station before taking the name Dalton in 1881. While a 1943 fire reshaped the historic downtown, freight trains still pass through on the active tracks, preserving a touch of the town's heritage. Today, Dalton is a solid choice for home buyers looking for affordable country living, quiet roads, and a friendly, down-to-earth community.

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