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Dickinson, Texas real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Dickinson, TX (Galveston County) — Census median home value $244,500, county listing prices down about 2.4% over the past year.
Dickinson, TX is in Galveston County, Texas — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 21,612, with a median household income of $82,018. Census data puts Dickinson's median home value at $244,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Galveston County's current median listing price runs $410,000, down about 2.4% over the past year.
At a glance
Dickinson market snapshot
Population
21,612
Median Household Income
$82,018
Median Home Value (city)
$244,500
Median Listing Price (Galveston County)
$410,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,235/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.4%
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What makes Dickinson different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dickinson's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $244,500. Separately, Galveston County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $410,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Galveston County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.73% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Dickinson has an estimated population of 21,612 and a median household income of $82,018, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Dickinson's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Dickinson, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Dickinson's median home value at $244,500. Galveston County's current median listing price runs $410,000, down about 2.4% over the past year.
What is the population of Dickinson, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dickinson's population at approximately 21,612.
What's the median rent in Dickinson, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Dickinson at approximately $1,235 per month.
What is the median household income in Dickinson, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Dickinson at approximately $82,018.
Is the Dickinson housing market growing?
Galveston County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.73% annual change in 2025.
Is Dickinson, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Dickinson's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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