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Dickinson, TX Area Guide

Minutes from the beach and the city.

Commuter Suburb Affordable Boating Fishing

Halfway between Galveston and Houston proper, Dickinson’s convenience to both the beach and the big city makes it a popular place for commuters to call home. Dickinson Bayou leads straight out to Galveston Bay, making it easy to reach open water for boating and fishing. One of the city’s most imposing landmarks is Sam Vitanza Stadium on the east side of town, home field for the Dickinson High School Gators. The city itself is primarily a bedroom community for the larger cities nearby, and those choosing Dickinson apartments benefit from convenient access to the attractions in both Houston and Galveston at their leisure.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Dickinson, TX is $780 for a studio, $1,217 for one bedroom, $1,321 for two bedrooms, and $1,501 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dickinson has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,217/month
788 Sq Ft
House
$2,219/month
1,772 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,305/month
1,025 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dickinson, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

2 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

35 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Dickinson Continuation Center

Public

Grades 6-12

Dickinson High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bayou Wildlife Zoo
  • Space Center Houston
  • NASA-Johnson Space Center

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • William P Hobby

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.