At a Glance
Median Income
$43,148
$21,581 per capita
Home Value
$362,300
Zillow: $316,106
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
40.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
14.7% smoking rate
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?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dixon residents earn a median household income of $43,148 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,581. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,449 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dixon is $362,300 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,106. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
29.1% of adults in Dixon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dixon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population1,551
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,148
Per Capita$21,581
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty40.6%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
D
Home Value$362,300
Rent
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$316,106
Housing Units527
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation6,530 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute54 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dixon was built in 1964.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.