At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$33,589 per capita
Home Value
$168,200
Zillow: $299,403
Median Rent
$917/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
14.7% smoking rate
How Solon Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Solon Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Solon Springs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Solon Springs residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,589. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,215 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Solon Springs is $168,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,403. Median rent is $917/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
18.3% of adults in Solon Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Solon Springs has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population723
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density461/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$33,589
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$2,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,200
Rent$917
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$299,403
Housing Units411
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,763/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation1,129 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Solon Springs was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.