Dickinson, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
21,612 Population
$82,018 Median Income
$244,500 Home Value
$1,235 Median Rent
71°F Avg Temperature
278 Violent Crime / 100K
33.8 yrs Median Age
24.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.9
Education

People

Population21,612
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density2,168/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 61.8%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$82,018
Per Capita Income$34,547
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty Rate12.4%
County GDP$23,376M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$244,500
Zillow Value$263,220
Median Rent$1,235
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Depression22.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime278/100K
Property Crime2,707/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft164.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Jan / Jul55° / 84°
Rain60 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.9/5
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+84.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)13

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Work From Home7.5%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Dickinson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$82,018
Home Value$244,500
Median Rent$1,235
Poverty Rate12.4%
Bachelor's Degree+24.1%
Unemployment4.1%
Violent Crime277.9 /100K
Avg Temperature70.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population21,612
Population Density2,168 per sq mi
Median Age33.8 years
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61.8% Black 9.2% Hispanic 1.2% Other 27.8%
White61.8%
Black or African American9.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races27.8%

Language

English Only69.9%
Spanish Speakers30.1%
English 69.9% Spanish 30.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.5%
Health Insurance82.4%

Income

9% above avg
Median Household Income$82,018
Per Capita Income$34,547
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,312
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$87,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Poverty Rate12.4%
Total Establishments (County)6,858
County GDP$23,376M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation727
Healthcare Facilities920
Retail Stores892
Manufacturing253
Total Establishments6,858

Industry Mix

Restaurants 727 Healthcare 920 Retail 892 Manufacturing 253

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$87,500
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,186

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.3 min
Work From Home7.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

13% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$244,500
Zillow Home Value Index$263,220

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$255,000
Price Per Sq Ft$156
Homes Sold (month)17
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops27.4%
Active Inventory84

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied72.8%

Rental Costs

6% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,235
Zillow Rent Index$1,733

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,186
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.35%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure34.2%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity29.1%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage82.4%
Regular Checkup72.3%
Premature Death Rate7,616 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.0 / 10
Exercise Access79.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)920
Restaurants (County)727

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime277.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape41.2 /100K
Robbery72.1 /100K
Aggravated Assault164.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,707.3 /100K
Burglary622.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,919.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft164.7 /100K
Arson5.2 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)35
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

55°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average70.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation60.2 in
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation11 ft (3 m)
Land Area10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Population Density2,168 per sq mi
Latitude29.4517°
Longitude-95.0562°
County FIPS48039

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 39.5%

Republican +19.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.1%
High School+84.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,168 per sq mi
Land Area10.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)35
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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