Very AffordableVery SafeSolomon Elementary District (4222)
Median Income
$72,344
household / year
Median Home Value
$164,800
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$638
gross / month
Cost of Living
89
national avg = 100
Is Solomon, AZ a Good Place to Live?
Solomon is a small town of 479 in Arizona, with a median household income of $72,344
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Solomon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Solomon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Solomon city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.0
Solomon's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Solomon costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Solomon, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$638
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,344
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Solomon's violent crime rate is 59.2 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
59.2 /100k
Property Crime
244.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Solomon is served primarily by Solomon Elementary District (4222).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Solomon, AZ
National Avg
School District
Solomon Elementary District (4222)
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Solomon sees average highs of 60.5°F in January
and 100.1°F in July,
with 8.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Solomon's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Solomon roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $164,800 and median rent is $638/month.
Solomon's violent crime rate is 59.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 244.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Solomon are operated by Solomon Elementary District (4222).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Solomon, AZ has a population of 479, a median household income of $72,344, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Solomon averages 60.5°F in January and 100.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.0 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Solomon, Arizona is 479 with a median age of 31.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Solomon: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $164,800, median household income $72,344, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Solomon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.