At a Glance
Median Income
$111,597
$42,369 per capita
Home Value
$305,300
Zillow: $453,340
Median Rent
$1,166/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
10.4% smoking rate
How Solon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Solon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Solon a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Solon residents earn a median household income of $111,597 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,369. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Solon is $305,300 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $453,340. Median rent is $1,166/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
41.3% of adults in Solon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Solon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population3,092
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,933/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,597
Per Capita$42,369
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,300
Rent$1,166
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$453,340
Housing Units1,052
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation767 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Solon was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.