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Dixon, IL

Dixon, IL.

Population: 22,308 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dixon, IL is $180,180 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $168,200 after a median 8 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,091/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$180,180

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$180,180
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+21.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.9%
10-year appreciation
+125.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$180,180
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$168,200
Median list price
$170,700
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
73
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,091/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Dixon USD 170, Lee County Spec Educ Assoc
Schools include
Dixon High School, Madison School, Jefferson Elem School, Washington Elem School, Reagan Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Byron Salvage Yard (19.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,928
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,839

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Dixon Municipal Charles R. Walgreen Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-68 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
55.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,063
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,973
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DixonState medianUS median
Median home value$180,180$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$168,200$212,000$325,000
Median days on market8 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,091/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,063$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Dixon, IL?
$180,180.
What is the median sale price in Dixon, IL?
$168,200.
How long do homes take to sell in Dixon, IL?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Dixon, IL?
Typical rent: $1,091/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dixon, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Dixon, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dixon, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dixon, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dixon, IL?
10 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dixon, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Dixon, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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