Dixon, CA

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, the city is not an isolated city. Dixon is home to some 16,103 residents.

The People and Families of Dixon

In Dixon, about 62% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Dixon are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dixon had a median family income of $58,849.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,890) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Dixon. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Dixon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Dixon was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Dixon, 92% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Dixon it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

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 Public Libraries

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Dixon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Dixon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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

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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

(List of All California Colleges)

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