In Dickson, Tennessee, the median home price is $366,270, compared with the Tennessee median of $342,678; median household income is $75,003; the population is 55,983; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 444.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 32.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dickson at a glance
Population
55,983
Median Household Income
$75,003
Typical Home Value
$366,270
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
444.8
Avg Commute Time
32.7
About Dickson
Dickson has a population of 55,983. The median home value is $366,270, 7% above the Tennessee median. Median household income is $75,003 (8% above the Tennessee median). The most populated towns are District 12, District 2, and District 1.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Dickson
12 towns, by population.
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Dickson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dickson?
- Dickson has a population of 55,983 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dickson?
- The median home value in Dickson is $366,270. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dickson?
- Median household income in Dickson is $75,003 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dickson in?
- Dickson is in Tennessee.
- How many towns are in Dickson?
- Dickson contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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