What are the schools like in Solon Mills, IL?

School district data for Solon Mills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Solon Mills?

The median household income in Solon Mills, IL is $146,122 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 26.9%.

What is the weather like in Solon Mills, IL?

Solon Mills has an average high temperature of 29.0°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Solon Mills, IL affordable or expensive?

Solon Mills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Solon Mills is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $255,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Solon Mills, IL?

Solon Mills has a violent crime rate of 61.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 580.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Solon Mills, IL a Good Place to Live?

Solon Mills is a small town of 404 in Illinois, with a median household income of $146,122 and a 26.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Solon Mills stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Solon Mills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Solon Mills 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: 102.6

Solon Mills's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Solon Mills costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Solon Mills, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$255,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$146,122	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Solon Mills's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.7 /100k

Property Crime

580.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Solon Mills, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Solon Mills sees average highs of 29.0°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Solon Mills, IL
Average High — January	29.0°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.2"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Solon Mills, IL	National Avg
Population	404	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	26.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spring Grove, IL 2 mi Richmond, IL 2 mi Ringwood, IL 3 mi Pistakee Highlands, IL 4 mi Johnsburg, IL 4 mi

Solon Mills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solon Mills, IL affordable or expensive?

Solon Mills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Solon Mills roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $255,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Solon Mills, IL?

Solon Mills's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 580.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Solon Mills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Solon Mills, IL a good place to live?

Solon Mills, IL has a population of 404, a median household income of $146,122, and an unemployment rate of 26.9%. 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 Mills?

Solon Mills averages 29.0°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Solon Mills?

The population of Solon Mills, Illinois is 404 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Solon Mills?

Key numbers for living in Solon Mills: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $255,400, median household income $146,122, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Solon Mills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.