At a Glance
Median Income
$58,371
$27,610 per capita
Home Value
$113,300
Zillow: $168,065
Median Rent
$865/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
1,842/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 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 $58,371 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,610. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dixon is $113,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,065. Median rent is $865/month, with 27.0% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Dixon reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,842/100K. The murder rate is 6.6/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Dixon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dixon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,166
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,595/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,371
Per Capita$27,610
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$865
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$168,065
Housing Units6,573
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property1,842/100K
Murder6.6/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary179/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation711 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Dixon was founded in 1828.
The median home in Dixon was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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