Dickson City, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
6,022 Population
$58,343 Median Income
$184,700 Home Value
$951 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
45.8 yrs Median Age
25.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
3.5
Economy
4.9
Affordability
3.0
Education

People

Population6,022
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,255/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 89.9%

Economy

3.5/5
Median Income$58,343
Per Capita Income$33,911
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty Rate9.6%
County GDP$13,421M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$184,700
Median Rent$951
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,225

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul28° / 74°
Rain39 in/yr
Snow45 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

3.0/5
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+86.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.95
Libraries (County)10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Work From Home7.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Dickson City Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$58,343
Home Value$184,700
Median Rent$951
Poverty Rate9.6%
Bachelor's Degree+25.1%
Unemployment4.9%
Avg Temperature51.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,022
Population Density1,255 per sq mi
Median Age45.8 years
Male44.3%
Female55.7%
Male 44.3%
Female 55.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89.9% Black 1.4% Hispanic 0.5% Other 8.2%
White89.9%
Black or African American1.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.2%

Language

English Only97.1%
Spanish Speakers2.9%
English 97.1% Spanish 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.4%
Health Insurance96.2%

Income

22% below avg
Median Household Income$58,343
Per Capita Income$33,911
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,033
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$69,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Poverty Rate9.6%
Total Establishments (County)5,565
County GDP$13,421M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation552
Healthcare Facilities776
Retail Stores804
Manufacturing216
Total Establishments5,565

Industry Mix

Restaurants 552 Healthcare 776 Retail 804 Manufacturing 216

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$69,947
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,552

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.2 min
Work From Home7.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

34% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$184,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$200,000
Price Per Sq Ft$93
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio101.0%
Price Drops37.5%
Active Inventory8

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.1%

Rental Costs

18% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$951

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedroom$1,225
3 Bedroom$1,570
4 Bedroom$1,744

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,552
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.55%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.2%
Premature Death Rate9,256 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.1 / 10
Exercise Access91.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)776
Restaurants (County)552

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)21

Temperature

28°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.7 in
Annual Snowfall45.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,069 ft (326 m)
Land Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density1,255 per sq mi
Latitude41.4683°
Longitude-75.6358°
County FIPS42069

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%
D 51%

Democrat +2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.1%
High School+86.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.95

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,255 per sq mi
Land Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)21

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