At a Glance
Median Income
$118,208
$76,064 per capita
Home Value
$936,900
Zillow: $1,417,734
Median Rent
$1,773/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
9.4% smoking rate
How Solvang Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Solvang's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Solvang a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Solvang residents earn a median household income of $118,208 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,064. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,497 business establishments, including 1,253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Solvang is $936,900 , 232% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,417,734. Median rent is $1,773/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Solvang reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 962/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Solvang hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Solvang has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population6,034
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density2,483/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,208
Per Capita$76,064
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$41,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
C
Home Value$936,900
Rent$1,773
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$1,417,734
Housing Units2,563
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property962/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.4%
Premature Death6,123/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation483 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Solvang was founded in 1911.
The median home in Solvang was built in 1983.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.