At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$27,732 per capita
Home Value
$147,900
Zillow: $190,477
Median Rent
$716/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
16.9% smoking rate
How Dixfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dixfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dixfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dixfield residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,732. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,839 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dixfield is $147,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,477. Median rent is $716/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
25.9% of adults in Dixfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dixfield has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,770
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$27,732
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$2,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,900
Rent$716
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$190,477
Housing Units720
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,428/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation559 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Dixfield was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.