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Dixon, CA
City in Solano County, California.
Population
19,683
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,772
ZIP codes
0
Dixon and its ZIP codes
Dixon at a glance
- Dixon is about 11 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,878, 4% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $604,800 (18% below California) and median rent is $1,859 a month.
Local data for Dixon, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dixon, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,878
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$604,800
Median rent
$1,859/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,382), German Americans (1,268), Irish Americans (1,231).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Solano County. PPP loans are for Dixon.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,494
144,004 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,744
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.25B
FY 2026, $7,167 per person
How people get to work
Dixon, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dixon, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
49
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,696
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
19.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dixon, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Dixon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HartleyCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 6.5 |
| University of California-DavisCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.7 |
| AllendaleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 6.1 |
| DavisCity | 8.3 mi | 10 |
| ElmiraCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| WintersCity | 9.1 mi | 2.9 |
| El MaceroCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| VacavilleCity | 10 mi | 29.9 |
| Monument HillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| WoodlandCity | 16 mi | 15.3 |
| ClarksburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| West SacramentoCity | 17 mi | 21.5 |
| MadisonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| CourtlandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Suisun CityCity | 17 mi | 4 |
| FreeportCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dixon, CA in?
- Dixon is in Solano County, California.
- What is the population of Dixon, CA?
- About 19,683 people live in Dixon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dixon?
- Nearby places include Hartley (6.8 mi), University of California-Davis (6.8 mi), Allendale (8.1 mi), Davis (8.3 mi), Elmira (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023