South Solon is a small town of 385 in Ohio, with a median household income of $56,563
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Solon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether South Solon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South 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: 94.5
South Solon's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Solon costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Solon, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Solon's violent crime rate is 131.9 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
131.9 /100k
Property Crime
695.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
South Solon, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Solon sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.4 inches of snow per year.
South Solon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Solon roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,300 and median rent is $738/month.
South Solon's violent crime rate is 131.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 695.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
South Solon, OH has a population of 385, a median household income of $56,563, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
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.
South Solon averages 33.2°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches
with about 20.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Solon, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43153.
The population of South Solon, Ohio is 385 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Solon: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $106,300, median household income $56,563, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Solon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
