Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Dickinson
Dickinson, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,148
Population
20,857
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Minutes from the beach and the city.
Commuter
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Suburb
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Affordable
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Boating
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Fishing
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Sitting squarely between Houston and Galveston, Dickinson offers beach access and big-city proximity without committing to either. Dickinson Bayou flows through town, connecting to Galveston Bay for easy boat launches and after-work fishing.
This historic town, rooted in an 1824 land grant, maintains its small-town charm while providing modern conveniences. Daily life revolves around outdoor recreation, local eateries along FM 517, and easy I-45 highway access. Kemah Boardwalk sits just minutes away, while Houston’s job market, medical centers, and entertainment districts remain within a manageable drive.
The rental market features garden-style apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals, with studios to spacious three-bedroom layouts. Whether you’re seeking a quiet bayou-side spot or a well-connected Gulf Coast base, Dickinson delivers an accessible, grounded place to call home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,471
Average: $94,271
Education
3,940
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,148
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dickinson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dickinson, TX is $780 for a studio, $1,199 for one bedroom, $1,318 for two bedrooms, and $1,510 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dickinson has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,199/month
788 Sq Ft
House
$2,404/month
1,796 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,487/month
1,153 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dickinson, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
653 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
722 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
658 Students
Jake Silbernagel Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
640 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
707 Students
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
980 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
82 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
3,619 Students
R D McAdams Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
950 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
82 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
3,619 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bayou Wildlife Zoo
- Space Center Houston
- NASA-Johnson Space Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.