Neighborhood in Dickinson, Galveston County

Living in Northwest Dickinson, Dickinson

A-

2nd of 5areas in Dickinson
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dickinson overall: B-

Northwest Dickinson covers part of Dickinson, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Dickinson. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
780
Median rent
$1,270
Median home value
$338,000
Household income
$119,300
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Dickinson

Northwest Dickinson is an area in Dickinson with about 800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 51% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Dickinson is A-. That puts it 2nd of 5 areas we grade in Dickinson, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Dickinson

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Northwest Dickinson

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

Northwest Dickinson report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 A-

    Median rent $1,270, homes cost 2.8x income.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $119,300, 3.3% unemployed.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    66 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 5.5% work from home.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    47% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    15% of adults uninsured.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Dickinson compared with Dickinson

Better than Dickinson

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%46 points lower than Dickinson (46%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 47%22 points higher than Dickinson (25%)
  • Median household income: $119,30030% higher than Dickinson ($91,779)

Worse than Dickinson

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%1 points lower than Dickinson (1.4%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 87%1 points lower than Dickinson (88%)
  • Median rent: $1,2703% higher than Dickinson ($1,231)

Closest public schools

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

  • BDunbar MiddleElementary, Dickinson ISD0.9 mi
  • BVictory Lakes IntermediateMiddle, Clear Creek ISD0.8 mi
  • BDickinson High SchoolHigh, Dickinson ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Dickinson

Median rent in Northwest Dickinson is $1,270 a month, about the same as the Dickinson median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $338,000, 22% higher than the Dickinson median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,100 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDickinsonTexas
Median rent3% higher than Dickinson$1,270$1,231$1,403
Median home value22% higher than Dickinson$338,000$278,000$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Dickinson2.8x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points lower than Dickinson0%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than Dickinson81%72%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Dickinson0%6.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dickinson200319861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,100
Mortgage payment
$1,850
Property tax
$250
Median rent, for comparison
$1,270

Based on a $338,000 home in Northwest 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 income30% higher than Dickinson$119,300$91,779$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Dickinson3.3%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Dickinson2.4%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points higher than Dickinson47%25%34%
Average commute9% lower than Dickinson26 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Dickinson5.5%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Dickinson0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Dickinson87%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest Dickinson

Under 1822%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6448%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White53%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black7.6%
Asian1.9%
Other or more than one race12%

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

Other neighborhoods in Dickinson

  1. 1ABayou Lakes
  2. 3B+West DickinsonMedian rent $1,270
  3. 4BNortheast DickinsonMedian rent $1,340
  4. 5C-Central DickinsonMedian rent $990

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ANorth Woodland HillsHouston
  2. B+CyncoOdessa
  3. BNorth OaksAustin

Questions about Northwest Dickinson

Is Northwest Dickinson a good place to live?

Northwest Dickinson covers part of Dickinson, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Dickinson. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Dickinson?

Renters in Northwest Dickinson pay a median of $1,270 a month, 3% higher than the Dickinson median. The median home is worth $338,000, 22% higher than the Dickinson median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Dickinson.

What schools serve Northwest Dickinson?

The closest rated public schools are Dunbar Middle (elementary, rated B), Victory Lakes Intermediate (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.