At a Glance
Median Income
$118,750
$34,047 per capita
Home Value
$185,800
Zillow: $245,304
Violent Crime
434/100K
8,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Solway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Solway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Solway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Solway residents earn a median household income of $118,750 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,047. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Solway is $185,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,304. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Solway reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,089/100K.
Education
36.6% of adults in Solway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Solway has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population116
Median Age25.8 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans77.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$34,047
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,800
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$245,304
Housing Units41
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent434/100K
Property8,089/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain22.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,451 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Solway was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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