What are the schools like in Dixie, WA?

Dixie is served primarily by Dixie School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.0:1.

What is the median household income in Dixie?

The median household income in Dixie, WA is $69,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Dixie, WA?

Dixie has an average high temperature of 41.9°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.5 inches.

Dixie, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dixie, WA affordable or expensive?

Dixie's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dixie is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $290,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dixie, WA?

Dixie has a violent crime rate of 241.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1899.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dixie, WA a Good Place to Live?

Dixie is a small town of 156 in Washington, with a median household income of $69,688 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Dixie stands out for solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dixie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dixie 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: 98.0

Dixie's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dixie costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dixie, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$290,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dixie's violent crime rate is 241.9 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

241.9 /100k

Property Crime

1899.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dixie is served primarily by Dixie School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dixie, WA	National Avg
School District	Dixie School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dixie sees average highs of 41.9°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 18.7 inches of annual precipitation and 6.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dixie, WA
Average High — January	41.9°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	18.7"
Annual Snowfall	6.5"

Demographics

Metric	Dixie, WA	National Avg
Population	156	—
Median Age	47.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waitsburg, WA 9 mi Walla Walla East, WA 10 mi Walla Walla, WA 10 mi Garrett, WA 13 mi College Place, WA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Dixie

Dixie, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99329

Dixie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dixie, WA affordable or expensive?

Dixie's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dixie roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $290,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Dixie, WA?

Dixie's violent crime rate is 241.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1899.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dixie?

Public schools in Dixie are operated by Dixie School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dixie, WA a good place to live?

Dixie, WA has a population of 156, a median household income of $69,688, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dixie?

Dixie averages 41.9°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.7 inches with about 6.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dixie?

Dixie, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99329.

What is the population of Dixie?

The population of Dixie, Washington is 156 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dixie?

Key numbers for living in Dixie: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $290,600, median household income $69,688, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dixie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.