Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Dixon
Dixon, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$703
Population
14,972
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Engage in a rich history on the Rock River
Suburban
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Historic
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Riverside
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Lush
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Situated in northwestern Illinois, Dixon is a thriving community with a history dating back to 1828. Dixon honors its rich heritage with a bevy of museums, landmarks, and sites, including Ronald Reagan’s Boyhood Home, the Northwest Territory Historic Center, and the Loveland Community House.
Located along the scenic Rock River, Dixon is teeming with options for outdoor recreation. Lush parks like Page Park, John Dixon Park, Lowell Park, and Meadows Park provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun in Dixon.
Rows of historic buildings situated throughout Downtown Dixon contribute to the city’s small-town atmosphere, housing dozens of unique shops, bars, and restaurants. Dixon’s close-knit community often gathers downtown as well as at the annual Founders Day Celebration, Petunia Festival, and countless other special events. Getting around from Dixon is easy with access to major highways like I-88 and U.S. 52.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,770
Average: $72,833
Education
2,509
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,149
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dixon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Dixon, IL is $703 for one bedroom, $805 for two bedrooms, and $968 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dixon has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$703/month
770 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dixon, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
320 Students
Public
Grades K-5
335 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
405 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
572 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
712 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lowell Park
- Franklin Creek State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Chicago/Rockford 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.