Dixon, IL Homes for Rent

Dixon, known as the "Petunia Capital of Illinois," is a small town with a vibrant community spirit and a picturesque Rock River waterfront. The town's hallmark event, the Petunia Festival, draws thousands of visitors each Fourth of July with its carnival, food vendors, and live music. Dixon's historical attractions include the Northwest Territory Historic Center and Ronald Reagan’s childhood home. The housing market features early 1900s bungalows, Dutch Colonial, and Folk-style homes, with ranch-style homes also common. New developments are emerging on the outskirts in areas like Prairieville-Palmyra. Downtown Dixon offers quaint shopping with boutiques, art galleries, and bookstores, while the Dixon Gateway near Interstate 88 hosts chain restaurants and retailers. Recreational activities abound, with the local park district providing youth and adult leagues, and waterfront activities like kayaking and boating available in the summer. Lowell Park has recently added handicap-accessible kayak launches. Dixon's crime rates are on a downward trend, making it safer than the national average. The town is well-connected, with new bike paths planned to link Dixon to surrounding communities and beyond. Despite its small-town charm, Dixon is just an hour and 45 minutes from downtown Chicago via Interstate 88.