Dixon, KY

Dixon, Kentucky is a city located in the eastern part of the state. The population was 27,827 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Boyd County. The city is named for General James Dixon, who fought in the American Revolution and later served as governor of Kentucky.

The city's economy is based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Manufacturing includes food processing plants and automobile parts factories. Tourism includes attractions such as Harrodsburg Village Historic District and Daniel Boone National Forest. Agriculture includes tobacco production and cattle breeding.

Real estate in Dixon is primarily residential with a small commercial sector located along US 60/71 near downtown Dixon. There are also a number of rural properties available for purchase or lease in Boyd County outside of the city limits. The median price for single-family homes sold in Dixon during 2016 was $130,000 while townhouses averaged $128,000 and condos averaged $120,000 according to data from Zillow® . The average list price for all housing types sold during 2016 was $178,500 according to Trulia® .