Living in Dickinson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dickinson · Census data 2020–2024
Dickinson has 5,388 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $104,716 (34% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $390,500, the median rent is $790/month.
Dickinson at a glance
- Population
- 5,388
- Median age
- 48.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $104,716State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $390,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $790/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Dickinson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dickinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dickinson the median home value is $390,500, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $790 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,126 a month in housing costs.
Dickinson median household income
The median household income in Dickinson is $104,716 and the income per person is $60,401. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Dickinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,175
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.78
Dickinson demographics
- Population
- 5,388
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 1,932
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dickinson ›
Education in Dickinson
37.1% of adults 25 and older in Dickinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dickinson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Dickinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson | 5,388 | $104,716 | $390,500 | $790 |
| Penn | 2,917 | $80,500 | $237,800 | $1,089 |
| Mount Holly Springs | 2,373 | $65,156 | $165,100 | $963 |
| Cooke | 181 | $103,750 | $310,000 | — |
| Idaville | 105 | $92,813 | $182,500 | — |
| South Middleton | 16,754 | $92,421 | $272,400 | $1,282 |
| South Newton | 1,204 | $78,167 | $245,000 | $1,120 |
| West Pennsboro | 5,660 | $81,433 | $282,600 | $1,266 |
| Bendersville | 631 | $77,500 | $205,000 | $1,190 |
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What is the median household income in Dickinson, PA?
The median household income in Dickinson is $104,716, 34% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dickinson?
The median home value in Dickinson is $390,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Dickinson?
The median gross rent in Dickinson is $790 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Dickinson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Dickinson?
The median age in Dickinson is 48.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Dickinson?
The average commute to work in Dickinson is 26 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dickinson?
The unemployment rate in Dickinson is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dickinson?
37.1% of adults in Dickinson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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