At a Glance
Median Income
$118,750
$34,047 per capita
Home Value
$185,800
Zillow: $256,098
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.6% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 $256,098. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
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 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population116
Median Age25.8 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%
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$256,098
Housing Units41
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
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
Broadband95.1%
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.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.