Is Dickinson, TX 77539 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dickinson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Dickinson, TX 77539 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 166 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold faster (53 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $307,367. Overall, Dickinson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Galveston County, homes here sell faster than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Dickinson ranks #240 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at High Island 77623 (0% sold over asking) or Gilchrist 77617 (0% sold over asking), while Bacliff 77518 (20% sold over asking) and Santa Fe 77517 (18% sold over asking) are even more competitive.