At a Glance
Median Income
$150,820
$93,265 per capita
Home Value
$1,934,700
Zillow: $2,214,965
Median Rent
$3,022/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
1,175/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.8%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
7.2% smoking rate
How Solana Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Solana Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Solana Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Solana Beach residents earn a median household income of $150,820 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $93,265. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Solana Beach is $1,934,700 , 586% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,214,965. Median rent is $3,022/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Solana Beach reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,175/100K.
Education
71.8% of adults in Solana Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Solana Beach has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population12,841
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density3,766/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$150,820
Per Capita$93,265
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
F
Home Value$1,934,700
Rent$3,022
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$2,214,965
Housing Units6,410
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property1,175/100K
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.2%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation126 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.8%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+28.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries88
Did You Know?
Solana Beach was founded in 1986.
The median home in Solana Beach was built in 1976.
30.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.