Living in Solvang, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Solvang · Census data 2020–2024
Solvang has 6,034 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $109,091 (10% higher than the California median), the median home value is $949,600, the median rent is $1,666/month.
Solvang at a glance
- Population
- 6,034
- Median age
- 54.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $109,091State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $949,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,666/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 57%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Solvang a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the California median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Solvang
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Solvang the median home value is $949,600, 185% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,666 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,836 a month in housing costs.
Solvang median household income
The median household income in Solvang is $109,091 and the income per person is $71,717. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Solvang: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,813
- Owner-occupied
- 57%
- Renter-occupied
- 43%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.16
Solvang demographics
- Population
- 6,034
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 33.4%
- Households
- 2,726
- Foreign-born
- 21.1%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Solvang ›
Education in Solvang
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Solvang have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Solvang
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 8.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Solvang vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvang | 6,034 | $109,091 | $949,600 | $1,666 |
| Santa Ynez | 4,467 | $110,781 | $1,163,000 | $1,969 |
| Buellton | 5,074 | $99,936 | $837,400 | $2,194 |
| Ballard | 863 | $140,833 | $1,742,200 | $2,563 |
| Los Olivos | 1,038 | $143,229 | $1,522,700 | $2,194 |
| Los Alamos | 1,163 | $79,167 | $831,300 | $2,882 |
| Mission Hills | 3,859 | $111,974 | $492,900 | $1,838 |
| Goleta | 32,685 | $122,370 | $1,062,100 | $2,437 |
| Lompoc | 43,646 | $72,004 | $472,900 | $1,589 |
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What is the median household income in Solvang, CA?
The median household income in Solvang is $109,091, 10% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Solvang?
The median home value in Solvang is $949,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Solvang?
The median gross rent in Solvang is $1,666 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Solvang, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the California median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Solvang?
The median age in Solvang is 54.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Solvang?
The average commute to work in Solvang is 29 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Solvang?
The unemployment rate in Solvang is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Solvang?
38.2% of adults in Solvang have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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