Population 23,851 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Solon
Household size in Solon
| Period | Solon | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Solon average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Cleveland area overall, where it has 2.38 people. Household size has dropped from 2.83 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Solon
| Period | Solon | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Solon skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.0, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Solon
| Period | Solon | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Solon: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Solon has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Ohio cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Solon
Renters in Solon
| Period | Solon | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Solon is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Solon
| Period | Solon | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.6% of homes in Solon are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 24 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Solon
| Period | Solon | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Solon was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Cleveland area overall, where the median home dates to 1966. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Solon
| Period | Solon | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,106 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,270 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,279 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,632 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$526 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Solon runs $1,632 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Cleveland area ($1,216). Rent has climbed $526 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Solon
Bachelor's degrees in Solon
| Period | Solon | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.5% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.2% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.8% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.3% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Solon is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.7 points, mirroring the country. Only 17 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Solon
| Period | Solon | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Solon: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.5 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Solon
| Period | Solon | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Solon has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Solon compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solon | 2.71 | 46.2 | 6.2% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 1982 | $1,632 | 65.3% | 94.8% | 2.6% |
| Glenwillow | 2.55 | 47.4 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 17.4% | 1987 | $3,348 | 41.8% | 91.7% | 5.4% |
| Bentleyville | 2.43 | 48.4 | 3.1% | 7.0% | 6.3% | 1960 | $1,490 | 70.6% | 98.7% | 3.3% |
| Reminderville | 2.23 | 41.6 | 4.9% | 13.0% | 4.2% | 1998 | $1,582 | 55.3% | 97.9% | 2.9% |
| Twinsburg | 2.72 | 43.5 | 10.6% | 20.5% | 4.1% | 1989 | $1,389 | 49.6% | 95.4% | 3.8% |
| Bedford Heights | 2.02 | 42.7 | 14.5% | 55.5% | 6.2% | 1969 | $1,011 | 22.2% | 94.4% | 6.7% |
| Moreland Hills | 2.44 | 54.6 | 4.1% | 5.9% | 9.9% | 1964 | $1,755 | 73.2% | 98.8% | 3.5% |
| Orange | 2.44 | 48.5 | 7.7% | 8.0% | 4.6% | 1981 | $1,481 | 72.5% | 97.8% | 4.6% |
| Bedford | 2.21 | 41.6 | 11.8% | 38.5% | 11.8% | 1960 | $1,107 | 20.0% | 93.2% | 8.2% |
| Chagrin Falls | 2.54 | 49.0 | 7.5% | 13.3% | 5.7% | 1977 | $2,269 | 61.8% | 99.1% | 2.6% |
| Macedonia | 2.69 | 46.4 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 1988 | $1,575 | 46.3% | 96.0% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Solon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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