Neighborhood in Dickinson, Galveston County

Living in Northeast Dickinson, Dickinson

B

4th of 5areas in Dickinson
Overall score 69 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dickinson overall: B-

Northeast Dickinson covers part of Dickinson, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Dickinson. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Well connected
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.6 mi
Pharmacy2.0 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe2.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library1.9 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,960
Median rent
$1,340
Median home value
$217,000
Household income
$87,900
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Dickinson

Northeast Dickinson is an area in Dickinson with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1983, a mix of owners and renters and 50% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Dickinson is B. That puts it 4th of 5 areas we grade in Dickinson, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Dickinson

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Dickinson

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Dickinson report card

Each grade compares Northeast Dickinson with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,340, homes cost 2.5x income.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $87,900, 3.4% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 141 violent crimes per 100k, 861 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 25 min, 11% work from home.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    18% of adults uninsured.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Dickinson compared with Dickinson

Better than Dickinson

  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%12 points higher than Dickinson (88%)
  • People below the poverty line: 2.1%10 points lower than Dickinson (12%)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x18% lower than Dickinson (3.0x)

Worse than Dickinson

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 75%30 points higher than Dickinson (46%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 56%16 points lower than Dickinson (72%)
  • Median rent: $1,3409% higher than Dickinson ($1,231)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BJohn and Shamarion Barber MiddleElementary, Dickinson ISD0.1 mi
  • BEugene 'gene' Kranz Junior HighMiddle, Dickinson ISD1.3 mi
  • BDickinson High SchoolHigh, Dickinson ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Dickinson

Median rent in Northeast Dickinson is $1,340 a month, 9% higher than the Dickinson median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $217,000, 22% lower than the Dickinson median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,601 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDickinsonTexas
Median rent9% higher than Dickinson$1,340$1,231$1,403
Median home value22% lower than Dickinson$217,000$278,000$283,800
Home value to income18% lower than Dickinson2.5x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent30 points higher than Dickinson75%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points lower than Dickinson56%72%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Dickinson4.4%6.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dickinson198319861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,601
Mortgage payment
$1,188
Property tax
$414
Median rent, for comparison
$1,340

Based on a $217,000 home in Northeast Dickinson, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereDickinsonTexas
Median household income4% lower than Dickinson$87,900$91,779$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Dickinson3.4%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Dickinson2.1%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Dickinson22%25%34%
Average commute14% lower than Dickinson25 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Dickinson11%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Dickinson1.3%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points higher than Dickinson100%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northeast Dickinson

Under 1835%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6432%
65 and over8.2%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Black2.9%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Dickinson

  1. 1ABayou Lakes
  2. 2A-Northwest DickinsonMedian rent $1,270
  3. 3B+West DickinsonMedian rent $1,270
  4. 5C-Central DickinsonMedian rent $990

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Northwest Texas CityTexas City
  2. C+West HoustonHouston
  3. B+Bay Colony PointeLeague City

Questions about Northeast Dickinson

Is Northeast Dickinson a good place to live?

Northeast Dickinson covers part of Dickinson, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Dickinson. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Dickinson?

Renters in Northeast Dickinson pay a median of $1,340 a month, 9% higher than the Dickinson median. The median home is worth $217,000, 22% lower than the Dickinson median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Dickinson.

What schools serve Northeast Dickinson?

The closest rated public schools are John and Shamarion Barber Middle (elementary, rated B), Eugene 'gene' Kranz Junior High (middle, rated B) and Dickinson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Dickinson that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.