Dixon, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Dixon is a small city in California with a population of 19,158. Residents earn $98,798 per year, which is 31% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
19,158 Population 2,698/sq mi density
$98,798 Median Income $42,163 per capita
$575,600 Home Value $606,036 Zillow
$1,728 Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
277 Violent Crime/100K 2,240 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,798 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$575,600 home value, $1,728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K (27% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,798
31% higher than US avg
Home Value $575,600
104% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 277/100K
27% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.3%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,728
49% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

How Dixon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population19,158
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density2,698/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 63%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,798
Per Capita$42,163
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$37,695M
Commute26 min

Housing

B
Home Value$575,600
Rent$1,728
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$606,036

Crime

F
Violent277/100K
Property2,240/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault120/100K
Burglary314/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Elevation63 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+83.9%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute26 min
EV Stations7
Libraries11

Is Dixon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dixon receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Dixon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dixon is $98,798, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Dixon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dixon is $575,600, making it a premium housing market at 104% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,728 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Dixon is below the national average at 277 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,240 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Dixon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Dixon has a population of 19,158 with a density of 2,698 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.8%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 1.5% Black.

Population

19,158
Total Population
2,698
People / sq mi
34.2yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
7.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Dixon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only67.4%
14% below US avg
Spanish32.6%
143% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Dixon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dixon is $98,798, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Dixon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,798
31% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,163
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
IRS Avg AGI$85,306

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,772
County GDP$37,695M

Business (County)

Restaurants844
Healthcare1,087
Retail1,013
Manufacturing258

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,418
83% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Dixon is $575,600, 104% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,728 (49% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $606,036.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$575,600
104% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$606,036
Median List Price$599,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$599,000
$/Sq Ft$315
Homes Sold22
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops26.7%
Inventory45

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,728
49% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,721

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,418
83% above US avg
Effective Rate1.12%
In Dixon, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dixon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Checkup Rate69.1%
Premature Death7,385/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access97.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,087
Dixon has a violent crime rate of 277 per 100,000 residents, 27% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,240 per 100,000 (14% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Dixon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent277.4/100K
27% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape47.1/100K
Robbery109.9/100K
Assault120.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,240.5/100K
14% above US avg
Burglary314.1/100K
Theft1,664.7/100K
Vehicle Theft261.7/100K
Arson10.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)66
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Dixon has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.6 inches
33% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation63 ft (19 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density2,698/sq mi
Coordinates38.4475°N, 121.8242°W
County FIPS06095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 23-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.1%
D 60.1%

Winner: Democrat by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.3%
28% below US avg
High School+83.9%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,698/sq mi
Total Area7.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations13
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities1,087
Restaurants844
Retail Stores1,013

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)66
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Work from Home8.3%

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