Solana, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Charlotte County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
953 Population 623/sq mi density
$40,045 Median Income $20,171 per capita
$148,000 Home Value $332,468 Zillow
$953 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,045 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$148,000 home value, $953/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Solana, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,045
47% below
$20,171 per capita
Home Value
$148,000
47% below
Zillow: $332,468
Median Rent
$953/mo
18% below
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Solana Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Solana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
53%
Rent
82%
Poverty
164%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Solana a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Solana residents earn a median household income of $40,045 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,171. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,918 business establishments, including 317 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Solana is $148,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,468. Median rent is $953/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

22.4% of adults in Solana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Solana has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population953
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,045
Per Capita$20,171
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$9,770M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,000
Rent$953
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$332,468
Housing Units404
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death9,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Solana was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.