Dickson City City Property Records in Pennsylvania

Dickson City is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, in the Lackawanna Valley north of Scranton and home to the Viewmont retail area. Deeds and mortgages are filed with the Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds in Scranton. Parcel and valuation data are kept by the Lackawanna County Assessor's Office, and unpaid taxes pass to the Lackawanna County Tax Claim Bureau. For zoning, permits and code issues contact Dickson City Borough. Real property disputes are filed in the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. All of these are legal public sources.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$58,343
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$184,700
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,775
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.96%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$951 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
65%
Population
Population:
6,022

Dickson City Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Dickson City, grouped into violent crimes and property crimes. It lists the number of reported incidents for each category based on the crime data available for the city.

Dickson City reported 1 murder, 1 robbery, and 12 assaults. Property crimes totaled 159 reported incidents, including 7 burglaries and 2 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show how many crimes were reported in each category. Users can use them to see which types of reported crime occurred in Dickson City and how property crimes compare with violent crimes in the data. The figures reflect reported incidents only and do not capture every crime that occurs in the city.

Robberies
Robberies:
1
Burglary
Burglary:
7
Murder
Murder:
1
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
2
Theft
Theft:
150
Assault
Assault:
12
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
2

What Is the Population Profile of Dickson City

Dickson City's racial and ethnic composition is shown with population counts and percentages for each group. White residents are the largest group at 89% (5,334 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 6% (347 people) and Other Race at 2% (107 people). Asian residents make up 1% (89 people), Black residents 1% (86 people), Two + Races 0.95% (57 people), and American Indian residents 0.03% (2 people), while Pacific Islander residents show 0% (0 people).

White
89%
5,334
Hispanic
6%
347
Other Race
2%
107
Asian
1%
89
Black
1%
86
Two + Races
0.95%
57
American Indian
0.03%
2
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Dickson City, Ratings Compared Across Pennsylvania B

Dickson City's community ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Access to Bars (A), Access to Coffee Shops (A), and Access to Restaurants (A). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (C+), Weather (C+), and Jobs (C). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
A-
Weather
Weather
C+
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B+
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B+
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
C
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is Dickson City

Dickson City's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (40%), Bachelor Degree (14%), and Below High School (13%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
40%
Bachelor Degree
14%
Below High School
13%
Associate Degree
10%
Masters Degree
9%
Some College
7%
Doctorate
1%

When Were Homes Built

Dickson City's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. The largest share of homes were built during Before 1939 (37%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (29%) and 1960 - 1979 (15%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

Before 1939
37%
1940 - 1959
29%
1960 - 1979
15%
1980 - 1999
12%
2000 - Present
7%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Dickson City's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. The largest share of homes have 3 Bedrooms (49%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (29%) and 4 Bedrooms (11%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
49%
2 Bedrooms
29%
4 Bedrooms
11%
1 Bedroom
7%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%
No Bedrooms
0.59%

What Is the Average Age

Dickson City's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (23%), 45 - 54 (16%), and 35 - 44 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
23%
45 - 54
16%
55 - 64
13%
35 - 44
13%
Under 10
11%
10 - 17
11%
25 - 34
10%
18 - 24
3%

Property Market Trends at Dickson City

Dickson City's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $184,700. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $951 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Dickson City's dynamic real estate landscape.

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