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Dixon, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Luke Cruz

Things Dixon needs to improve

Hi all, I'm a 36-year-old HR manager and With a population of 15,166, Dixon is a small town. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this?

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Lucas M.

Most overrated things about Dixon

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $58,371, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 15,166 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Lucas M.

Moving to Dixon -what should I know?

I'm a 42-year-old chef and Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $865 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Tr...

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Caleb W.

What Dixon does better than anywhere else

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2009. Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. Any help is appreciated.

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Caleb W.

Planning a move to Dixon -neighborhoods?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $58,371 in Dixon. Median household income is $58,371, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 15,166, Dixon is a small town. Rent is about $865/month for a decent place. Average temperature is a...

7 replies 11 upvotes moving
victoria_guy

Is Dixon walkable?

I'm originally from Houston and It's a a small town city with about 15,166 people. The median home value here is around $113,300, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cheers. There's a real sense of community in certai...

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Madelyn Morales

Dixon housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2008. You can expect to pay around $865 for rent here. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Pub...

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Luke Cruz

Just moved to Dixon, any tips?

Alright, I'm retired and Median household income is $58,371, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $113,300 on average. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young...

13 replies 12 upvotes moving
Caleb W.

Just moved to Dixon, any tips?

Been meaning to ask this. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? Cheers.

3 replies 11 upvotes moving
Emmett Flores

Honest thoughts on life in Dixon

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Rent is about $865/month for a decent place.

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