At a Glance
Median Income
$89,205
$56,637 per capita
Home Value
$455,000
Zillow: $445,448
Median Rent
$2,920/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
9.5% smoking rate
How Solomons Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Solomons's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Solomons a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Solomons residents earn a median household income of $89,205 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,637. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,185 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Solomons is $455,000 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $445,448. Median rent is $2,920/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
43.3% of adults in Solomons hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Solomons has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,180
Median Age66.4 yrs
Density1,095/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,205
Per Capita$56,637
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,642
Housing
B+
Home Value$455,000
Rent$2,920
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$445,448
Housing Units1,296
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,105/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation12 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+30.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Solomons was built in 1999.
38.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.