Living in Dixon, Wyoming

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

Dixon has 267 residents with a median age of 9.9. The median household income is $73,594 (3% lower than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $119,400.

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

Dixon at a glance

Population
267
Median age
9.9State: 39.1
Median household income
$73,594State: $76,176
Median home value
$119,400State: $309,700
Homeowners
88.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
Average commute
30 min

Is Dixon a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 50.6%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Dixon

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dixon the median home value is $119,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,093 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dixon$119,400
Wyoming$309,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Wyoming$992
United States$1,413

Dixon median household income

The median household income in Dixon is $73,594 and the income per person is $24,722. 50.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).

Median household income

Dixon$73,594
Wyoming$76,176
United States$80,734

Housing in Dixon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
79
Owner-occupied
88.5%
Renter-occupied
11.5%
Vacant
34.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1986
Average household size
5.13

34.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dixon has many vacation and second homes.

Dixon demographics

Population
267
Median age
9.9
Under 18
53.9%
65 and older
1.9%
Households
52
Foreign-born
23.6%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White35.6%
Hispanic or Latino64.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Dixon

23.9% of adults 25 and older in Dixon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dixon23.9%
Wyoming30.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dixon

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.7%
Average commute
30 minState: 19 min
Work from home
5.9%
Drive alone
32.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.5%

Dixon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dixon267$73,594$119,400—
Baggs443$56,917$172,200$697
Craig8,991$72,636$278,500$1,045
Hayden2,057$90,804$407,900$1,784
Encampment466$54,668$231,900$1,158
Saratoga1,740$85,234$296,400$1,136
Wamsutter269$57,298$98,700—

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Living in Dixon: FAQ

What is the median household income in Dixon, WY?

The median household income in Dixon is $73,594, 3% lower than the Wyoming median of $76,176 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Dixon?

The median home value in Dixon is $119,400, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.

Is Dixon, WY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 50.6%.

What is the median age in Dixon?

The median age in Dixon is 9.9 years (Wyoming: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Dixon?

The average commute to work in Dixon is 30 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Dixon?

The unemployment rate in Dixon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dixon?

23.9% of adults in Dixon 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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