Living in Dickson City, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dickson City · Census data 2020–2024
Dickson City has 6,023 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $59,963 (23% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $192,300, the median rent is $997/month.
Dickson City at a glance
- Population
- 6,023
- Median age
- 45.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $59,963State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $192,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $997/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Dickson City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dickson City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dickson City the median home value is $192,300, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $997 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,427 a month in housing costs.
Dickson City median household income
The median household income in Dickson City is $59,963 and the income per person is $34,633. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Dickson City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,106
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.16
Dickson City demographics
- Population
- 6,023
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 2,778
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dickson City ›
Education in Dickson City
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Dickson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dickson City
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.3%
Dickson City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson City | 6,023 | $59,963 | $192,300 | $997 |
| Chinchilla | 2,213 | $92,167 | $259,000 | $1,754 |
| Blakely | 6,662 | $55,855 | $198,300 | $1,063 |
| South Abington | 9,572 | $113,615 | $334,700 | $1,390 |
| Throop | 4,081 | $57,462 | $165,400 | $983 |
| Olyphant | 5,381 | $66,423 | $160,900 | $963 |
| Clarks Green | 1,656 | $113,850 | $294,400 | $1,644 |
| Clarks Summit | 5,073 | $92,083 | $234,900 | $1,305 |
| Dunmore | 14,181 | $71,302 | $196,100 | $928 |
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What is the median household income in Dickson City, PA?
The median household income in Dickson City is $59,963, 23% lower 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 Dickson City?
The median home value in Dickson City is $192,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Dickson City?
The median gross rent in Dickson City is $997 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Dickson City, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Dickson City?
The median age in Dickson City is 45.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Dickson City?
The average commute to work in Dickson City is 25 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dickson City?
The unemployment rate in Dickson City is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dickson City?
24.4% of adults in Dickson City 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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