Living in Dickson, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dickson · Census data 2020–2024
Dickson has 16,424 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $69,678 (about the same as the Tennessee median), the median home value is $292,600, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Dickson at a glance
- Population
- 16,424
- Median age
- 33.8State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $69,678State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $292,600State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Dickson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dickson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dickson the median home value is $292,600, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,263 a month in housing costs.
Dickson median household income
The median household income in Dickson is $69,678 and the income per person is $37,285. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Dickson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,191
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.45
Dickson demographics
- Population
- 16,424
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 6,583
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dickson ›
Education in Dickson
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Dickson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dickson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Dickson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson | 16,424 | $69,678 | $292,600 | $1,063 |
| Burns | 1,884 | $69,167 | $286,400 | $887 |
| Charlotte | 2,164 | $58,750 | $252,900 | $878 |
| White Bluff | 4,080 | $69,483 | $279,900 | $954 |
| Bon Aqua Junction | 1,586 | $43,586 | $187,500 | $847 |
| Lyles | 1,385 | $68,036 | $219,100 | — |
| Vanleer | 666 | $67,375 | $225,000 | $791 |
| Kingston Springs | 2,791 | $103,250 | $426,500 | $1,164 |
| Fairview | 10,009 | $91,131 | $390,200 | $1,301 |
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What is the median household income in Dickson, TN?
The median household income in Dickson is $69,678, about the same as the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dickson?
The median home value in Dickson is $292,600, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Dickson?
The median gross rent in Dickson is $1,063 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Dickson, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 12.8%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Dickson?
The median age in Dickson is 33.8 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Dickson?
The average commute to work in Dickson is 27 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dickson?
The unemployment rate in Dickson is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dickson?
17.8% of adults in Dickson 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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