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Dickinson, TX Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Isla Parker

Things Dickinson needs to improve

So, I'm a 30-year-old graphic designer and Median household income is $82,018, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Dickinson sits at 312.8 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts.

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Eleanor Myers

Affordable areas near Dickinson?

Hello, The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. With a population of 21,612, Dickinson is a small town. Rent is about $1,235/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $82,018 in Dickinson. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingl...

6 replies 14 upvotes housing
Grayson M.

Is it worth buying in Dickinson?

I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $82,018 in Dickinson. Median household income is $82,018, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Dickinson sits at 312.8 per 100K. Poverty rate is 12.4%, which is around average. It's not perfe...

1 replies 9 upvotes housing
Jack Ross

Relocating to Dickinson, TX -pros and cons?

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Dickinson? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are ...

2 replies 3 upvotes moving
Isla Parker

Top 5 things I love about Dickinson

Hi all, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $244,500, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any help is appreciated.

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Eleanor Myers

Weekend activities in Dickinson?

Hey, Worth the trade-offs? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Austin Wood

Relocating to Dickinson, TX -pros and cons?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. N...

1 replies 11 upvotes moving
Austin Wood

First time home buyer in Dickinson

So, Just moved here 15 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Dickinson sits at 312.8 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech...

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