Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Dixon
Dixon, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,436
Population
20,816
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Delight in the convenient locale of this small town
Suburban
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Rural
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Quiet
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Close-Knit
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Historic
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Growing
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Scenic
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Peaceful
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Convenient
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Accessible
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,670
Average: $110,180
Education
4,000
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,951
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dixon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dixon, CA is $1,436 for one bedroom, $1,973 for two bedrooms, and $2,848 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dixon has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,436/month
672 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dixon, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
514 Students
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
990 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Manetti Shrem Museum
- Mondavi Center
- UC Davis Arboretum
- California Raptor Center
- Central Park
Airports
- Sacramento International
Top Apartments in Dixon
Houses for Rent in Dixon
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.