Living in Solon Mills, Illinois

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Solon Mills · Census data 2020–2024

Solon Mills has 38 residents with a median age of 58.6. .

Solon Mills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Solon Mills at a glance

Population
38
Median age
58.6State: 39
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%

Is Solon Mills a good place to live?

Cons: Unemployment of 31.8%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Solon Mills: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
23
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Average household size
1.65

Solon Mills demographics

Population
38
Median age
58.6
Under 18
0%
65 and older
42.1%
Households
23
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Solon Mills ›

Education in Solon Mills

18.4% of adults 25 and older in Solon Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Solon Mills18.4%
Illinois37.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Solon Mills

Unemployment rate
31.8%State: 5.8%
Average commute
—State: 28 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Solon Mills vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Solon Mills38———
Spring Grove5,917$134,210$398,400—
Richmond2,622$73,029$238,600$1,220
Ringwood730$143,750$386,400$1,025
Johnsburg6,386$121,023$328,300$1,128
Pistakee Highlands3,374$102,986$216,800$1,906
Fox Lake11,131$70,819$228,100$1,047
Genoa City2,942$81,213$241,300$1,181
Twin Lakes6,309$86,222$270,700$870

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Living in Solon Mills: FAQ

Is Solon Mills, IL a good place to live?

Minuses: unemployment of 31.8%.

What is the median age in Solon Mills?

The median age in Solon Mills is 58.6 years (Illinois: 39).

What is the unemployment rate in Solon Mills?

The unemployment rate in Solon Mills is 31.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Solon Mills?

18.4% of adults in Solon Mills 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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