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Dickinson

Pop. 21,753·188th most expensive in Texas·Dickinson rents have dropped 11.8%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,514/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$451
Rising (Monthly)
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Dickinson · $1,514
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,514/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$61,000/yr
Local median income
$91,779/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Dickinson's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,550/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,168/yr
At $1,514/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 11.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.8% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dickinson, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,753
Median income
$91,779
Median age
33.4
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
28%
24%
25.3%
12.2%
Under 1828%
18–3424%
35–5425.3%
55–6410.5%
65+12.2%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
55.4%
40.9%
White55.4%
Black10.5%
Hispanic40.9%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
16.2%
23.1%
35.2%
25.5%
No HS diploma16.2%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+25.5%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Dickinson, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,311 → $91,779
up 18.7%
Population
21,336 → 21,753
up 2.0%
Renter share
20.9% → 28.2%
+7.3 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 25.5%
+1.4 pts
Median age
36.1 → 33.4
-2.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $91,779 today, compared with $77,311 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 21,336 residents to roughly 21,753. Renters now make up 28.2% of households, compared with 20.9% five years ago.

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Median rent for each apartment size in Dickinson. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Dickinson, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dickinson is $1,514/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,240/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,300/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,070/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($91,779/yr), Dickinson ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dickinson an affordable city for renters?

Dickinson is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,514/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($91,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dickinson falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Dickinson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,514/mo in Dickinson. The local median household income is $91,779/yr, meaning the typical Dickinson household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dickinson?

Rent in Dickinson has decreased 11.8% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Dickinson rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Dickinson is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #188 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,514/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dickinson?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dickinson ($1,514/mo): Texas City ($1,342/mo), Kemah ($1,465/mo).

What percentage of Dickinson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of Dickinson households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. Dickinson leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dickinson rent compare to the national average?

Dickinson's median rent of $1,514/mo is $451 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #188 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,514/mo, rent takes ~20% of Dickinson's median household income ($91,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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