Dickinson has a reputation as "the best-kept secret on the Gulf Coast," mainly for the city's proximity to major attractions in the region. Dickinson is located in Galveston County, approximately 23 miles northwest of the city of Galveston and 28 miles southeast of Houston. It is considered to be a part of the Galveston - Texas City metropolitan area and has a growing population of approximately 19,000 residents.
Dickinson apartments for rent can easily be found across the nearly 10 square miles of land encompassed by the family-friendly city. Roughly 27 percent of Dickinson's population is younger than 18.
Citizens of Dickinson enjoy a city with a distinguished history, as it was developed as part of a land grant from the Mexican government given to John Dickinson in 1824. Dickinson's growth was largely contributed to by the industrialization and progress of the oil industry that followed both world wars, and it was officially incorporated as a city in 1977.
Many residents today enjoy its close proximity to the beaches along the Gulf, providing easy access to the Dickinson Bayou and all the attractions that go with it. The bayou was once a dredged, industrial waterway, but has been transformed into a 20-foot deep recreational haven for residents and visitors.
Dickinson has seen a wave of new residential housing development in the past decade, which is expected to bring an even brighter future for the city and all who live there. In addition, residents of Dickinson enjoy a cost of living that is 2.6 percent less than the Texas average and 11.4 percent less than the national average.
People living in Dickinson apartments have access to numerous attractions, including several museums. The San Jacinto Monument and Museum is positioned where the Battle of San Jacinto occurred, and the Lone Star Flight Museum houses many artifacts that reflect the history of aviation. Bishop's Palace is another popular area attraction, which is a historic site that was built in the late 1800s and was originally home of the Confederate colonel and Congressman Walter Gresham.
Other popular area attractions within reach include the Houston Zoo, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, and Moody Gardens.
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