At a Glance
Median Income
$62,813
$30,015 per capita
Home Value
$131,500
Zillow: $177,440
Median Rent
$894/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.8% smoking rate
How Port Dickinson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Dickinson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Dickinson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Dickinson residents earn a median household income of $62,813 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,015. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,376 business establishments, including 504 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Dickinson is $131,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,440. Median rent is $894/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
29.8% of adults in Port Dickinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Dickinson has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,920
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density3,048/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,813
Per Capita$30,015
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$12,159M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,500
Rent$894
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$177,440
Housing Units870
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation852 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Dickinson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 504 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.