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Solomon, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
478 Population 2,276/sq mi density
$76,587 Median Income $22,515 per capita
$248,200 Home Value $277,261 Zillow
$656 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
20 Violent Crime/100K 2,099 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,587 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$248,200 home value, $656/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Solomon, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,587
2% above
$22,515 per capita
Home Value
$248,200
12% below
Zillow: $277,261
Median Rent
$656/mo
44% below
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
20/100K
95% below
2,099/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
14% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Solomon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
88%
Rent
56%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
5%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Solomon 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

Solomon residents earn a median household income of $76,587 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,515. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 624 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Solomon is $248,200 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,261. Median rent is $656/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Solomon reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,099/100K.

Education

29.1% of adults in Solomon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Solomon has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population478
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density2,276/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,587
Per Capita$22,515
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$248,200
Rent$656
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$277,261
Housing Units134
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

F
Violent20/100K
Property2,099/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,972 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Solomon was built in 1972.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.