At a Glance
Median Income
$76,587
$22,515 per capita
Home Value
$248,200
Zillow: $277,261
Median Rent
$656/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
11.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Solomon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population478
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density2,276/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
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.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.