At a Glance
Median Income
$39,861
$17,583 per capita
Home Value
$75,500
Zillow: $127,133
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
47.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
28.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.2% smoking rate
How Dixmoor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dixmoor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dixmoor a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dixmoor residents earn a median household income of $39,861 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,583. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dixmoor is $75,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,133. Median rent is $1,227/month, with 47.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
6.4% of adults in Dixmoor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dixmoor has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population2,962
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density2,370/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,861
Per Capita$17,583
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,500
Rent$1,227
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$127,133
Housing Units1,191
Rent Burden47.6%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation617 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Dixmoor was founded in 1923.
The median home in Dixmoor was built in 1970.
14.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.