Dickinson, Texas

Small Texas city with local appeal

Southwest Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77

C+

out of 100

Overview

Dickinson is a Texas city with a population of approximately 21,834, part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $270,294. Median household income is $81,739.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 21,834 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $270,294 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $81,739 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.1 minutes
  • Part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

21,834

Source: Census ACS

$270,294

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$81,739

Source: Census ACS

28.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

28

Source: Walk Score

99 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Galveston County (county-level results)

36%
63%
Democrat 56,732
Republican 100,295
Leans R+27.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 76/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 83.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 48.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 28/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 52.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77

Location

Dickinson, TX (29.4660, -95.0345)
View on Google Maps

Compare with another city

Start Comparison

Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.