Living in Dickinson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dickinson · Census data 2020–2024
Dickinson has 21,753 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $91,779 (17% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $278,000, the median rent is $1,231/month.
Dickinson at a glance
- Population
- 21,753
- Median age
- 33.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $91,779State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $278,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,231/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Dickinson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Texas median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 12%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Dickinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dickinson the median home value is $278,000, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,231 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,990 a month in housing costs.
Dickinson median household income
The median household income in Dickinson is $91,779 and the income per person is $36,439. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Dickinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,291
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.80
Dickinson demographics
- Population
- 21,753
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 7,722
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dickinson ›
Education in Dickinson
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Dickinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dickinson
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Dickinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson | 21,753 | $91,779 | $278,000 | $1,231 |
| League City | 116,215 | $121,099 | $360,000 | $1,684 |
| Santa Fe | 12,901 | $99,190 | $325,800 | $1,240 |
| Bacliff | 9,541 | $51,458 | $201,500 | $1,498 |
| Kemah | 2,168 | $85,357 | $281,100 | $1,775 |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,140 | $111,818 | $463,400 | $1,808 |
| Webster | 12,366 | $61,264 | $281,400 | $1,393 |
| Nassau Bay | 5,230 | $71,696 | $374,600 | $1,331 |
| La Marque | 19,268 | $71,102 | $206,900 | $1,443 |
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What is the median household income in Dickinson, TX?
The median household income in Dickinson is $91,779, 17% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $278,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Dickinson?
The median gross rent in Dickinson is $1,231 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Dickinson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Texas median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 12%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Dickinson?
The median age in Dickinson is 33.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Dickinson?
The average commute to work in Dickinson is 29 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dickinson?
The unemployment rate in Dickinson is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dickinson?
25.5% 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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