Dixon, CA

Dixon, California

Introduction to Dixon, California

Dixon, California, in Solano county, is 8 miles SW of Davis, California (center to center) and 20 miles SW of Sacramento, California. Part of the surrounding Vallejo - Fairfield - Napa metro area, Dixon is home to some 16,103 residents.

Dixon History

Dixon was earlier known as "Silveyville". This name was given to the area by the white settlers, after Elijah S. Silvey. When the California Pacific Railroad reached it on August 28, 1868, Thomas Dickson, a wealthy rancher, donated 10 acres of land near the California Pacific Railroad line for the development of a town site and train station. The depot was named Dickson Station but was later changed to "Dixon" after the first batch of goods arrived by rail with a misspelled address. The Dixon city was incorporated in the year 1878 and is today the hub for miles of grain alfalfa and dairy farming. Dixon also has a long history in the sheep industry and today hosts an annual sheep festival known as Lamb Town. Dixon also hosts the May Fair, which is the oldest state fair in California.

Dixon and nearby Attractions

• Dixon City Park
• Patwin Park
• Jepson Prairie Reserve
• Argyll Park
• North West Park
• Hall Park

Things To Do In Dixon

There are numeros things to do for the people staying in Dixon, California. The city is full of lovely parks which make for ideal places to hang out with friends and family members. The parks regularly organize a variety of programs for adults as well as kids. The city is dotted with various good restaurants and cafes that serve mouthwatering traditional and continental delicacies. There are also many shopping arcades in the city.

Dixon Transportation

Sacramento International is the nearest major airport that serves the city of Dixon.

Dixon Higher Education

The city is served by the University Of California-Davis.

High Points

Dixon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Dixon, CA

Comparing Dixon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Dixon Almanac

Dixon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dixon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dixon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dixon Public Libraries

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Dixon High Schools (2004)

DIXON HIGH
455 EAST A ST.
707-678-2391
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,133 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

MAINE PRAIRIE HIGH (CONT.)
275 EAST C ST.
707-678-4560
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 108 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 31.8

DIXON COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
295 EAST C STREET
707-678-4061
A Non-traditional School
Serves 8 students.

Dixon Colleges

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