Dixon doesn't try to be something it's not, and that's a big part of why people who choose it stay. Tucked between Vacaville and Davis along Interstate 80, this Solano County city of roughly 20,000 residents has held onto its agricultural roots and small-town character through decades of regional growth — and has done so intentionally.
The surrounding landscape of almond orchards, open farmland, and rolling fields isn't just scenery — it shapes the community's identity. Dixon hosts the Dixon May Fair, one of California's oldest district fairs, as well as the beloved Lambtown Festival, drawing tens of thousands annually. These aren't manufactured events; they reflect a community that genuinely knows itself.
Real estate in Dixon offers some of the most accessible entry points in Solano County, with single-family homes, newer developments like the 600-acre Homestead project, and rural properties with land for buyers looking for space to breathe. The city sits just 23 miles from Sacramento and within commuting distance of UC Davis, making it a practical base for buyers who want the calm of a small town without giving up regional access.
For families, retirees, first-time buyers, and anyone priced out of denser markets, Dixon delivers consistency, community, and value that's genuinely hard to replicate. We take time to understand what draws each client here — because in a city this size, the details matter.
19,158 people live in Dixon, where the median age is 34.2 and the average individual income is $42,163. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Dixon, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ramtown Karate.
Dixon has 6,730 households, with an average household size of 2.84. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dixon do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 19,158 people call Dixon home. The population density is 2,698.18 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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