At a Glance
Median Income
$98,798
$42,163 per capita
Home Value
$575,600
Zillow: $606,036
Median Rent
$1,728/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
260/100K
1,872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Dixon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dixon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dixon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dixon residents earn a median household income of $98,798 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,163. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,772 business establishments, including 844 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dixon is $575,600 , 104% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $606,036. Median rent is $1,728/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Dixon reports 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,872/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Dixon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dixon has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population19,158
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density2,698/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,798
Per Capita$42,163
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$37,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
B
Home Value$575,600
Rent$1,728
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$606,036
Housing Units6,726
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent260/100K
Property1,872/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault173/100K
Burglary168/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation63 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Dixon was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 844 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 66 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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