What are the schools like in Solon, IA?

Solon is served primarily by Solon Comm School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Solon?

The median household income in Solon, IA is $114,936 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Solon, IA?

Solon has an average high temperature of 30.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.2 inches.

Solon, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Solon, IA affordable or expensive?

Solon's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Solon is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $293,800 and the median rent is $1,139 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Solon, IA?

Solon has a violent crime rate of 238.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1338.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Solon, IA a Good Place to Live?

Solon is a small town of 3,020 in Iowa, with a median household income of $114,936 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Solon stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Solon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Solon 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: 91.8

Solon's overall cost of living index is 91.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Solon costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Solon, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$293,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,139	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$114,936	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Solon's violent crime rate is 238.2 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

238.2 /100k

Property Crime

1338.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Solon is served primarily by Solon Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Solon, IA	National Avg
School District	Solon Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Solon sees average highs of 30.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 29.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Solon, IA
Average High — January	30.9°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	29.2"

Demographics

Metric	Solon, IA	National Avg
Population	3,020	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Solon

Solon, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52333

Solon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solon, IA affordable or expensive?

Solon's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Solon roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $293,800 and median rent is $1,139/month.

What is the crime rate in Solon, IA?

Solon's violent crime rate is 238.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1338.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Solon?

Public schools in Solon are operated by Solon Comm School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 39.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Solon, IA a good place to live?

Solon, IA has a population of 3,020, a median household income of $114,936, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Solon?

Solon averages 30.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 29.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Solon?

Solon, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52333.

What is the population of Solon?

The population of Solon, Iowa is 3,020 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Solon?

Key numbers for living in Solon: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $293,800, median household income $114,936, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Solon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.