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Solon.
About
Life in Solon
Solon is a community of 23,970 people in Ohio. The median household income is $139,089, median rent runs about $1,626 per month, and median home values are around $392,900. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Solon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Foreign-Born
19.7%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
-2.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Solon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Solon, the largest foreign-born group is from India (24.1%), and 7.0% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
22.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.2%
of households
Married Couples
68.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 57% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Solon
In Solon, rent runs 57% above the OH average, and home values are 83% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,771
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $462,566 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Solon and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cuyahoga County, which includes Solon, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Solon: Cuyahoga County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cuyahoga County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Solon is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Solon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area
Commute22.9 min avg
How Solon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Solon, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 114 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 82% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Solon runs 82% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
58.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
550.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Solon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cuyahoga County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cuyahoga County, which includes Solon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.1M |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $376,500 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $878,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27.2M |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
Solon is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cuyahoga County, which includes Solon, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
203
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
Solon is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Solon has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.5"
Annual Snowfall
62.9"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
91
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
172
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 24°F | 1.76" |
| Feb | 37°F | 25°F | 1.53" |
| Mar | 45°F | 31°F | 2.35" |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 3.10" |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.51" |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 2.84" |
| Jul | 81°F | 68°F | 3.66" |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 3.45" |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 2.94" |
| Oct | 63°F | 49°F | 3.24" |
| Nov | 51°F | 38°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 40°F | 30°F | 2.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Solon
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Solon's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Beachwood
Highland Springs
Psychiatric · 6.1 mi away · Beachwood
Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Beachwood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Solon
Solon's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 65.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Solon (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 8,969 students · in-state tuition $13,262 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,979 (10 yrs after entry)
Case Western Reserve University
12.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 6,437 students · in-state tuition $69,270 · 87% graduate · median earnings $89,865 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,274 students · in-state tuition $51,960 · 77% graduate · median earnings $74,509 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 539 students · in-state tuition $50,575 · 67% graduate · median earnings $42,757 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland
6.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 164 students · in-state tuition $23,880 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 159 students · in-state tuition $55,510 · 75% graduate · median earnings $27,260 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Solon
Solon has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
11 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
41 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
73 mi awayPublic Libraries in Solon
Solon Branch Library
34125 Portz Pkwy, Solon
Cities Near Solon
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Solon FAQ
Is Solon, Ohio affordable?⌄
Solon's median rent is $1,626/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $139,089/year. Median home value is $392,900.
Is Solon, Ohio safe?⌄
Solon's violent crime rate was 59 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 551 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Solon, Ohio?⌄
Cuyahoga County, which includes Solon, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Solon, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Solon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,626/month and median household income is $139,089/year. The median home value is $392,900. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Solon, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Solon is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from