At a Glance
Median Income
$135,180
$68,835 per capita
Home Value
$375,700
Zillow: $465,943
Median Rent
$1,460/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
55/100K
830/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.1%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
9.5% 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
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Solon residents earn a median household income of $135,180 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,835. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Solon is $375,700 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,943. Median rent is $1,460/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Solon reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 830/100K.
Education
63.1% of adults in Solon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Solon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population23,970
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,180/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,180
Per Capita$68,835
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$375,700
Rent$1,460
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$465,943
Housing Units9,096
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent55/100K
Property830/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,033 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+30.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Solon was founded in 1820.
The median home in Solon was built in 1980.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
18.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.