Neighborhood in Dickinson, Galveston County

Living in West Dickinson, Dickinson

B+

3rd of 5areas in Dickinson
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dickinson overall: B-

West Dickinson covers part of Dickinson, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Dickinson. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy0.1 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
2,660
Median rent
$1,270
Median home value
$360,000
Household income
$100,400
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in West Dickinson

West Dickinson is an area in Dickinson with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1989, a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 5 areas in Dickinson, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in West Dickinson

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in West Dickinson

  • Higher unemployment. 9.4% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.2% across Dickinson.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

West Dickinson report card

Each grade compares West 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 B-

    Median rent $1,270, homes cost 3.6x income.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $100,400, 9.4% unemployed.

    38 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 27 min, 16% work from home.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

West Dickinson compared with Dickinson

Better than Dickinson

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 33%13 points lower than Dickinson (46%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 33%8 points higher than Dickinson (25%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 14%6 points lower than Dickinson (20%)

Worse than Dickinson

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 58%14 points lower than Dickinson (72%)
  • Home value to income: 3.6x18% higher than Dickinson (3.0x)
  • Unemployment rate: 9.4%3 points higher than Dickinson (6.2%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ABay Colony ElementaryElementary, Dickinson ISD0.9 mi
  • BVictory Lakes IntermediateMiddle, Clear Creek ISD1.8 mi
  • BDickinson High SchoolHigh, Dickinson ISD3.2 mi

Cost of living in West Dickinson

Median rent in West 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 $360,000, 29% higher than the Dickinson median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,365 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDickinsonTexas
Median rent3% higher than Dickinson$1,270$1,231$1,403
Median home value29% higher than Dickinson$360,000$278,000$283,800
Home value to income18% higher than Dickinson3.6x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Dickinson33%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Dickinson58%72%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Dickinson4.0%6.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dickinson198919861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,365
Mortgage payment
$1,971
Property tax
$394
Median rent, for comparison
$1,270

Based on a $360,000 home in West 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 income9% higher than Dickinson$100,400$91,779$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Dickinson9.4%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Dickinson11%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Dickinson33%25%34%
Average commute6% lower than Dickinson27 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Dickinson16%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Dickinson3.4%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Dickinson91%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in West Dickinson

Under 1816%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6436%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White61%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black2.3%
Asian3.2%
Other or more than one race4.1%

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. 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. BNortheast MissionMission
  2. BSpring HillLongview
  3. BWest SideEl Paso

Questions about West Dickinson

Is West Dickinson a good place to live?

West Dickinson covers part of Dickinson, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Dickinson. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in West Dickinson?

Median rent in West Dickinson is $1,270 a month, 3% higher than the Dickinson median. The median home is worth $360,000, 29% higher than the Dickinson median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Dickinson.

What schools serve West Dickinson?

The closest rated public schools are Bay Colony Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 2 Census block groups 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.