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Solvay, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Onondaga County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
6,590
Population
4,068/sq mi density
$58,944
Median Income
$35,860 per capita
$140,600
Home Value
$273,199 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
805
Violent Crime/100K
3,982 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,944 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,600 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
805 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$140,600
50% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.1%
25% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,165
Median year built: 1948
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$140,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$273,199
Median Sale Price
$210,000
Median List Price
$199,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.1%
Owner-Occupied
50.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$875/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
31 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$181
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1948
Average age of housing stock: 78 years
Homeownership Rate
49.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $140,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,199 |
| Median Sale Price | $210,000 |
| Median List Price | $199,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $181 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
| Days on Market | 31 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $181 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 49.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,165 |
| Median Year Built | 1948 |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |