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Dixon, CA Area Guide

Delight in the convenient locale of this small town

Suburban Rural Quiet Close-Knit Historic Growing Scenic Peaceful Convenient Accessible

Situated about 20 miles southwest of Sacramento in Solano County, Dixon offers residents a peaceful retreat from the bustle of city life. Dixon is a small town with a strong sense of community, with the Dixon May Fairgrounds hosting a wide variety of regular events and a host of locally owned shops and restaurants in Dixon’s quaint downtown area that bring the community together.

Outdoor recreational opportunities abound at the numerous scenic parks in Dixon as well. Major destinations like Napa and San Francisco are less than a two-hour drive from Dixon. Convenience to I-80 and Route 113 makes getting around from Dixon simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Dixon, CA is $1,512 for one bedroom, $2,003 for two bedrooms, and $2,954 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dixon has increased by 5.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,512/month
672 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dixon, CA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

43 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Tremont Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

514 Students

Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

442 Students

Gretchen Higgins Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

353 Students

John Knight Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

634 Students

Dixon Community Day

Public

Grades 7-12

Dixon High

Public

Grades 9-12

990 Students

Dixon Community Day

Public

Grades 7-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Manetti Shrem Museum
  • Mondavi Center
  • UC Davis Arboretum
  • California Raptor Center
  • Central Park

Airports

  • Sacramento International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.