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Dickson City, PA
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Dickson City, PA
At a Glance
How Dickson City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dickson City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dickson City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dickson City residents earn a median household income of $58,343 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,911. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dickson City is $184,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,281. Median rent is $951/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Dickson City reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,566/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Dickson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dickson City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.