Florida · Metropolitan Area
Solana is a small town in Florida with a population of 953. Residents earn $40,045 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Solana receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Solana offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Solana is $40,045, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 20.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Solana is $148,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $953 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Solana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,045 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,171 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,200 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,918 |
| County GDP | $9,770M |
| Restaurants | 317 |
| Healthcare | 537 |
| Retail | 617 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,581 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.12% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $148,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $953 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,581 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.12% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,589/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 537 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.0 inches |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9372°N, 82.0297°W |
| County FIPS | 12015 |
Winner: Republican by 34 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.4% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 623/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.6% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 537 |
| Restaurants | 317 |
| Retail Stores | 617 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |