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Dixon.
About
Life in Dixon
Living in Dixon means settling into a small, family-oriented city in northeastern Solano County where you're genuinely close to Sacramento but not swallowed by it—just 23 miles away with a straightforward commute. The community is solidly middle-class with a median household income around $102,878, and the cost of living sits in that sweet spot where homeownership is still accessible; median home values hover around $604,800 with two-thirds of households owner-occupied, which translates to real stability and neighborhood investment. Demographically, Dixon is genuinely diverse: about 40% Latino community members, plus Asian, African American, and White residents, with nearly 30% speaking Spanish at home, which shapes the local culture and food scene in ways that feel authentic rather than manufactured.
Dixon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
16.4%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
+8.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Dixon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Dixon, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (77.9%), and 27.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
13.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.2%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.89
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Dixon
In Dixon, rent runs 9% below the CA average, and home values are 18% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,824
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $605,822 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Dixon
Unemployment in Solano County, which includes Dixon, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Dixon: Solano County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Solano County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Dixon is about 4% of Solano County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Dixon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.7 min avg
How Dixon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Dixon, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 64 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 16% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Dixon runs 16% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
277.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
973.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Dixon Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Solano County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Solano County, which includes Dixon, the most common type is drought, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 13 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 28 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 7 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Heat | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
231 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Solano County, county-wide
Dixon is about 4% of Solano County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Solano County, which includes Dixon, is typically good — 353 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
353
per year
Moderate Days
3
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Solano County, county-wide
Dixon is about 4% of Solano County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Dixon has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
88
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
18
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 4.02" |
| Feb | 61°F | 41°F | 3.90" |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 2.70" |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 1.15" |
| May | 81°F | 52°F | 0.73" |
| Jun | 89°F | 56°F | 0.25" |
| Jul | 93°F | 57°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 93°F | 56°F | 0.04" |
| Sep | 90°F | 55°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 80°F | 50°F | 0.75" |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 1.78" |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 3.74" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Dixon
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Dixon's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vacaville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Vacaville
Sutter Davis Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Davis
60th Medical Group (travis Afb)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Travis Afb
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Dixon
Dixon's student/teacher ratio is 23.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Dixon
Dixon has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
29 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
44 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
54 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
55 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
56 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
56 mi awayPublic Libraries in Dixon
Dixon Library
230 N. 1st St., Dixon
Cities Near Dixon
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Dixon?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Dixon FAQ
Is Dixon, California affordable?⌄
Dixon's median rent is $1,859/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $102,878/year. Median home value is $604,800.
Is Dixon, California safe?⌄
Dixon's violent crime rate was 278 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 974 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Dixon, California?⌄
Solano County, which includes Dixon, has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Dixon, California?⌄
The cost of living in Dixon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,859/month and median household income is $102,878/year. The median home value is $604,800. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Dixon, California?⌄
The average commute in Dixon is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from