Living in Dixie, Washington

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dixie · Census data 2020–2024

Dixie has 133 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median home value is $304,500.

Dixie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Dixie at a glance

Population
133
Median age
49.3State: 38.3
Median home value
$304,500State: $564,600
Homeowners
87.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20%
Average commute
19 min

Is Dixie a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.

Cons: Unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Dixie

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dixie the median home value is $304,500, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,433 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dixie$304,500
Washington$564,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Washington$1,760
United States$1,413

Housing in Dixie: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
61
Owner-occupied
87.3%
Renter-occupied
12.7%
Vacant
9.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1966
Average household size
2.42

Dixie demographics

Population
133
Median age
49.3
Under 18
14.3%
65 and older
28.6%
Households
55
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85.7%
Hispanic or Latino8.3%
Black0%
Asian6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dixie ›

Education in Dixie

20% of adults 25 and older in Dixie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dixie20%
Washington39.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dixie

Unemployment rate
5.4%State: 5.1%
Average commute
19 minState: 27 min
Work from home
9.4%
Drive alone
64.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
7.5%
Homes with broadband
89.1%

Dixie vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dixie133—$304,500—
Waitsburg1,083$67,917$266,400$811
Walla Walla East2,099$89,951$607,900—
Walla Walla33,925$66,748$393,600$1,323
Prescott389$70,568$293,200$1,138
College Place9,854$61,914$366,600$1,186
Garrett1,697$118,609$372,000$780
Dayton2,774$70,625$243,600$973
Milton-Freewater7,036$52,183$240,000$877

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Living in Dixie: FAQ

What is the average home price in Dixie?

The median home value in Dixie is $304,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.

Is Dixie, WA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

What is the median age in Dixie?

The median age in Dixie is 49.3 years (Washington: 38.3).

How long is the commute in Dixie?

The average commute to work in Dixie is 19 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Dixie?

The unemployment rate in Dixie is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dixie?

20% of adults in Dixie have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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