North Dixon
Waterfront parks, Little League and more offer plenty to do outdoors
Lowell Park, on the area's northeastern side, is a hub for outdoor recreation. “It’s a very popular park among locals,” Flannery says. Its amenities include a nature center, wooded trails, fishing spots and a public boat ramp. “The Rock River is great for fishing,” Flannery says. A multiuse path stretches across the southern waterfront, passing through several green spaces like Presidents Park, where visitors can see the Lincoln State Memorial. More history is detailed at Veterans Memorial Park through educational placards, a preserved tank and more. The bleachers at Al Morrison Baseball Complex on Page Park Drive regularly fill for Little League games. The Facility offers indoor athletic courts and batting cages for a daily or monthly fee.Housing ranges from 19th-century styles to newer builds
Dixon’s oldest homes sit back from gridded streets near the waterfront's south end. The houses here were built during the 19th and early 20th centuries and range from bungalows to Victorian to National Folk styles. Development toward the north takes on a more traditional suburban aesthetic, with ranch-style homes built during the mid-to-late 20th century. While greenery is abundant throughout, the neighborhood’s outskirts have a more rural atmosphere, where recently built New Traditional homes tend to have more acreage and back up to sprawling crop fields. Prices typically range from $60,000 to $250,000. However, larger or newer homes can exceed this price point and reach $470,000.Family-owned restaurants and big-box stores near Route 52
Several restaurants sit along U.S. Route 52, including the family-owned Angelo's III, which is known for its spaghetti pizza. Arthur’s Garden Deli is a laid-back spot that has served the community sandwiches and soups for more than four decades. Groceries are available at County Market on North Galena Avenue. A Dollar Tree is also available in the neighborhood, and a Walmart Supercenter is less than 2 miles south. The city of Dixon's walkable downtown district features locally owned restaurants, specialty shops and boutiques.Dixon High School offers Career and Technical Education courses
Washington Elementary enrolls prekindergarten through first-grade students and has a B rating on Niche. C-plus-rated Jefferson Elementary teaches second through third grades, and B-minus-rated Madison Elementary welcomes fourth and fifth grades. Reagan Middle School is C-plus rated, and Dixon High School scores a B-minus. The latter offers Career and Technical Education courses, including accounting and entrepreneurship. Sauk Valley Community College is less than 5 miles west and is the area’s leading higher education institution.Residents gather annually for the Dixon Petunia Festival
Dixon Petunia Festival has brought the community together for over 60 years. “It’s extremely popular and lots of people come from all over for it,” Flannery says. Held over four days in early July, the annual staple celebrates the city’s favorite bloom with a parade, live music and activities for all ages. Dixon City Market takes place every Wednesday afternoon from June through August, with vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods and handmade gifts.Major highways and transit routes connect Dixon to big cities
U.S. Route 52 passes through North Dixon, serving as the main north-to-south thoroughfare. State Route 2 is also accessible, connecting the area to Sterling, 13 miles west and Rockford, 37 miles away, home to Chicago Rockford International Airport. OSF Saint Katherine Medical Center is close by, just east of downtown. Dixon Reagan Transit Center on East Progress Road offers Greyhound and Flexbus routes to Chicago, Milwaukee and many other big cities.
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Matthew Simmons
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tracey DeCrane
Tracey DeCrane
RE/MAX Town Lake & Country
(815) 706-3940
105 Total Sales
2 in North Dixon
$81K - $120K Price Range
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Kasey Thompson
Kasey Thompson
Safe Harbour Realty Inc
(239) 388-7335
95 Total Sales
3 in North Dixon
$68K - $80K Price Range
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Aubra Palermo
Aubra Palermo
RE/MAX Property Source
(815) 297-1778
406 Total Sales
5 in North Dixon
$63K - $120K Price Range
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Linda Swenson
Linda Swenson
Century 21 Circle
(815) 991-4383
61 Total Sales
1 in North Dixon
$207,000 Price
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Patty Martinez
Patty Martinez
Patty Martinez Managing Broker
(815) 800-0848
41 Total Sales
4 in North Dixon
$115K - $238K Price Range
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Jenny Kirchner
Jenny Kirchner
Re/Max of Rock Valley
(815) 957-6174
106 Total Sales
17 in North Dixon
$80K - $235K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 4th to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
John Dixon Park
Abraham Lincoln Statue
Wiggley Field Dog Park
Page Park
Dixon Park District
Reagan Peace Park
Meadows Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Lowell Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Dixon | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Dixon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Dixon, Dixon sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Dixon, Dixon over the last 12 months is $309,950, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$309,950
Median Sale Price
$309,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$320,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$515,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$225,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
62
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$202
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,572
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,031
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,331
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,076
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
33,759
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$675 - $985 per month
- Dixon River Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 656+ Sq Ft
- 624 Marclare St
- Dixon, IL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,878
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,867
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,397
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.7%
College Graduates
20.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
% Population in Labor Force
43.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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