At a Glance
Median Income
$40,045
$20,171 per capita
Home Value
$148,000
Zillow: $332,468
Median Rent
$953/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
1,658/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Solana a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.1% (42% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Solana reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,658/100K.
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 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population953
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,045
Per Capita$20,171
Unemployment2.1%
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%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property1,658/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death9,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain54.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
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