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Solon

Ohio · 23,348 residents · 20.314 sq mi
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Solon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,965. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $280,600. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 105% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,348
+7%since 2000
from 21,802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,149 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,073 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+9%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K21K23K25K1990201020202024Solon
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,965
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,903 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,505
+34%since 2000
from $35,394 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $814 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+5%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(19,046)
Black6%(1,319)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(153)
Asian4.9%(1,067)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(5,865)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(17,867)
Black10.5%(2,441)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(357)
Asian10%(2,336)
Other0.7%(174)
Diversity Score48%(11,209)
Diversity Score
48
+78%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solon, Ohio?

Solon, Ohio has about 23,348 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Solon, Ohio?

The typical household in Solon, Ohio earns about $96,965 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solon, Ohio expensive?

In Solon, Ohio, the median home is worth about $280,600, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Solon, Ohio?

About 57.4% of adults age 25 and over in Solon, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solon, Ohio?

About 4.8% of people in Solon, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Solon, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Solon, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,800 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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