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Dickson

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  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Tennessee
  • 40 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Dickson is a town in Tennessee with a population of 15,128. Dickson is in Dickson County. Living in Dickson offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Dickson and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Dickson are above average.
    Population
    15,128

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $138,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $713
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      47%
    • Own
      53%
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    Dickson Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      959.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      76.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      76.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      690.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,943.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      351.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      13%

    Working in Dickson

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $40,071
    National
    $55,322
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    Dickson Reviews

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    I love Dickson! It is the perfect small town with all of the benefits of being a little bigger and being close to Nashville. The downtown area is picturesque, and it is always fun to go in the shops and grab a bit to get in the adorable cafes and restaurants. Whenever you're in the mood to experience nature, Montgomery Bell Park is a great place to escape to. Even merely driving through the park, you are surrounded by a serenity that can relax your pulse. To get your pulse pumping, you can hike one of the many trails, or you can go to one of the awesome gyms in town.
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    I have lived here for 6 years. When we first moved, it was a relatively small town with a cute downtown and an exit off I-40, but over the past few years, Dickson has grown immensely. Downtown has been upgraded and is now a hub of cute antique stores and boutiques, the town itself is growing in population, and everything seems to be taking off in the way of expansion! It still has a small-town feel, but it is still growing as fast as the town can handle.
    Dickson, Tn. is the right type of town for anyone. It isn't too big or too small. In the last five years, Dickson's economy has boomed. Multiple new businesses and chains have entered our town, increasing what it has to offer. Although there has been multiple intersections added, the overall traffic flow is good. Dickson is continuously growing, but remains to carry a small town hospitality.