At a Glance
Median Income
$82,018
$34,547 per capita
Home Value
$244,500
Zillow: $263,220
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
313/100K
1,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Dickinson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dickinson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dickinson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dickinson residents earn a median household income of $82,018 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,547. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dickinson is $244,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,220. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Dickinson reports 313 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,772/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Dickinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dickinson has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population21,612
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density2,168/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,018
Per Capita$34,547
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,500
Rent$1,235
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$263,220
Housing Units9,058
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent313/100K
Property1,772/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary341/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation11 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Dickinson was founded in 1977.
The median home in Dickinson was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Scholes International At Galveston (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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