At a Glance
Median Income
$57,750
$27,001 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $313,500
Median Rent
$738/mo
16.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.2% smoking rate
How South Solon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Solon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Solon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Solon residents earn a median household income of $57,750 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,001. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Solon is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,500. Median rent is $738/month, with 16.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.2% of adults in South Solon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Solon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population367
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,529/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$27,001
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$2,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$738
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$313,500
Housing Units149
Rent Burden16.4%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation1,112 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute39 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in South Solon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.