What are the schools like in Solomons, MD?

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

What is the median household income in Solomons?

The median household income in Solomons, MD is $88,558 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Solomons, MD?

Solomons has an average high temperature of 45.3°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Solomons, MD affordable or expensive?

Solomons's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Solomons is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $463,700 and the median rent is $2,816 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Solomons, MD?

Crime rate data for Solomons is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Solomons, MD a Good Place to Live?

Solomons is a small town of 2,242 in Maryland, with a median household income of $88,558 . Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Solomons stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Solomons is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Solomons 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: 108.6

Solomons's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Solomons costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Solomons, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$463,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,816	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,558	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Solomons is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Solomons, MD	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	49.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Solomons sees average highs of 45.3°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 12.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Solomons, MD
Average High — January	45.3°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	12.5"

Demographics

Metric	Solomons, MD	National Avg
Population	2,242	—
Median Age	63.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	8.3%	6.3%
Under 18	4.7%	22.2%
65 and over	47.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Drum Point, MD 2 mi Lusby, MD 2 mi Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD 3 mi California, MD 3 mi Wildewood, MD 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Solomons

Solomons, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

20688 20629

Solomons vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solomons, MD affordable or expensive?

Solomons's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Solomons roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $463,700 and median rent is $2,816/month.

What is the crime rate in Solomons, MD?

Crime data for Solomons is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Solomons?

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

Is Solomons, MD a good place to live?

Solomons, MD has a population of 2,242, a median household income of $88,558, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Solomons?

Solomons averages 45.3°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 12.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Solomons?

Solomons, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 20688, 20629.

What is the population of Solomons?

The population of Solomons, Maryland is 2,242 with a median age of 63.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Solomons?

Key numbers for living in Solomons: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $463,700, median household income $88,558. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Solomons side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.