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Dickinson, TX Area Guide

Minutes from the beach and the city.

Commuter Suburb Affordable Boating Fishing

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.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dickinson, TX is $780 for a studio, $1,192 for one bedroom, $1,330 for two bedrooms, and $1,522 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dickinson has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,192/month
788 Sq Ft
House
$2,343/month
1,794 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,490/month
1,151 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Dickinson, TX

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Bay Colony Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

653 Students

Calder Road Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

722 Students

San Leon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

658 Students

Jake Silbernagel Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

640 Students

Hughes Road Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

707 Students

Eugene 'Gene' Kranz Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

980 Students

Dickinson Continuation Center

Public

Grades 6-12

82 Students

Dickinson High School

Public

Grades 6-12

3,619 Students

R D McAdams Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

950 Students

Dickinson Continuation Center

Public

Grades 6-12

82 Students

Dickinson High School

Public

Grades 6-12

3,619 Students

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.