At a Glance
Median Income
$58,944
$35,860 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
Zillow: $273,199
Median Rent
$875/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.2% smoking rate
How Solvay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Solvay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Solvay a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Solvay residents earn a median household income of $58,944 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,860. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,898 business establishments, including 1,173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Solvay is $140,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,199. Median rent is $875/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
26.7% of adults in Solvay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Solvay has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population6,590
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density4,068/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,944
Per Capita$35,860
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$42,500M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,600
Rent$875
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$273,199
Housing Units3,165
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation591 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Solvay was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 1,173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.