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South Solon, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fayette County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
367 Population 1,529/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $27,001 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $314,484 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 2,501 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

South Solon, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,750
23% below
$27,001 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $314,484
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
16.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
63% below
2,501/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
77%
Home Value
35%
Rent
63%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Solon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 0.7% (81% 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 $314,484. 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.

Safety & Crime

South Solon reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,501/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population367
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,529/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$27,001
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$2,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$738
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$314,484
Housing Units149
Rent Burden16.4%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property2,501/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,760/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.