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Dickson City
  • Suburb in Pennsylvania
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Dickson City

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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Dickson City is a suburb of with a population of 6,047. Dickson City is in Lackawanna County. Living in Dickson City offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Dickson City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many young professionals and retirees live in Dickson City and residents tend to lean conservative.
    About Dickson City...
    Population
    6,047
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $162,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $835
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      364.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      52.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      190.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,027.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      52.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Dickson City

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,199
    National
    $69,021
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