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Dixon

Pop. 19,683·183rd most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,825/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$860
Rising (Monthly)
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Dixon · $2,825
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,825/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$113,000/yr
Local median income
$102,878/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Dixon's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,670
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,880
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,900/yr
At $2,825/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dixon, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,683
Median income
$102,878
Median age
34.9
Renters
38.7%
Age distribution
26.3%
23.9%
24.3%
12.1%
13.5%
Under 1826.3%
18–3423.9%
35–5424.3%
55–6412.1%
65+13.5%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
57.4%
43.2%
White57.4%
Black3.2%
Hispanic43.2%
Asian4%
Education (25+)
15.4%
27.6%
33.1%
23.8%
No HS diploma15.4%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+23.8%
Housing tenure
61.3%
38.7%
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Dixon, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,208 → $102,878
up 22.2%
Population
19,038 → 19,683
up 3.4%
Renter share
40.1% → 38.7%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.5% → 23.8%
+2.3 pts
Median age
34.2 → 34.9
+0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $102,878 today, compared with $84,208 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 19,038 to 19,683 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.5% to 23.8%.

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About renting in Dixon, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dixon is $2,825/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,490/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,670/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,880/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($102,878/yr), Dixon ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dixon an affordable city for renters?

Dixon is considered moderate for renters. At $2,825/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($102,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dixon slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Dixon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,825/mo in Dixon. The local median household income is $102,878/yr, meaning the typical Dixon household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dixon?

Rent in Dixon has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Dixon rent compare to other cities in California?

Dixon is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #183 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,825/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dixon?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dixon ($2,825/mo): West Sacramento ($2,228/mo), Woodland ($2,467/mo), Vacaville ($2,562/mo).

What percentage of Dixon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.7% of Dixon households are renters, while 61.3% are owner-occupied. Dixon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dixon rent compare to the national average?

Dixon's median rent of $2,825/mo is $860 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #183 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,825/mo, rent takes ~33% of Dixon's median household income ($102,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Dixon 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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