Dickinson Apartments for Rent

Dickinson, Texas

Dickinson is about 28 miles Southeast of Houston. It's actually closer to Galveston, which is 19 miles Southeast, but Houston is the bigger metropolitan area of the two. It's near Interstate Highway 45, which runs directly between Galveston and Houston, bypassing the Clear Lake area along the way. It's also close to FM (Farm to Market) Road 517, which runs the other direction from East to West and to nearby communities and neighborhoods such as Bacliff and Alvin. The population of Dickinson is about 20,000. The average income for a household in Dickinson is about 42,000; for families it's around 47,000. It has a fairly large Hispanic population (about 25% of the total population of Dickinson). Although not one of the official communities of the Clear Lake area, it's fairly close to this area, which is booming due to NASA's Johnson Space Center.

Apartments and Neighborhoods in Dickinson

Apartments in Dickinson are generally located pretty close to Interstate Highway 45. Your choices include Dickinson Oaks on Deats Road, Torrey Pines on Highway 517, and Bayou Village on Deats Road. You might also want to consider apartments in neighboring League City or Texas City.

Things to Do in Dickinson

Dickinson Bayou is a spot for fishing, boating, swimming and water skiing. It's lined by the largest strand of trees in the area. The Clear Lake area has plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, such as the Star Cinema on Nasa Road, where you can watch the latest Hollywood movie while enjoying your pizza, salad, or other menu options. The servers bring it right to you in your theater seats. Clear Lake itself is large, with plenty of marinas and boating facilities. Try a tour of NASA's Johnson Space Center, in Webster on Nasa Road, to see a history of the space program and other interesting features.