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Dickson, TN

Dickson, TN.

Population: 29,035 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dickson, TN is $347,550 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,582/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$347,550

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$347,550
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+117.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$347,550
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$350,000
Median list price
$384,900
Median price per sqft
$243
1-year sale-price change
-6.7%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
102
For-sale inventory
152
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
172
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
65 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,582/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,320/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,660/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,020/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Dickson County High School, Dickson Elementary, Dickson Middle School, Oakmont Elementary, Centennial Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wrigley Charcoal Plant (13.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,145
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,545

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (39 mi)
National parks include
Fort Donelson National Battlefield, Stones River National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Dickson County Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TRISTAR HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+319 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
26.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,458
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
68.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,947
Average weekly wage
$940
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
353

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DicksonState medianUS median
Median home value$347,550$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$350,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,582/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,458$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Dickson, TN?
$347,550.
What is the median sale price in Dickson, TN?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dickson, TN?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Dickson, TN?
Typical rent: $1,582/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dickson, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, tornado.
Is Dickson, TN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Dickson, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dickson, TN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dickson, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dickson, TN?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dickson, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Dickson, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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