Dixfield is a small town of 1,512 in Maine, with a median household income of $52,208
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dixfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dixfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dixfield city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.6
Dixfield's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dixfield costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dixfield, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$132,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$706
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,208
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dixfield's violent crime rate is 44.8 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
44.8 /100k
Property Crime
1048.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dixfield is served primarily by RSU 56.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dixfield, ME
National Avg
School District
RSU 56
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dixfield sees average highs of 27.5°F in January
and 79.4°F in July,
with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 87.9 inches of snow per year.
Dixfield's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dixfield roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $132,900 and median rent is $706/month.
Dixfield's violent crime rate is 44.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1048.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dixfield are operated by RSU 56.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dixfield, ME has a population of 1,512, a median household income of $52,208, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dixfield averages 27.5°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches
with about 87.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dixfield, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04224.
The population of Dixfield, Maine is 1,512 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dixfield: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $132,900, median household income $52,208, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dixfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
