Living in Solomons, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Solomons · Census data 2020–2024
Solomons has 2,440 residents with a median age of 61.7. The median household income is $94,963 (8% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $436,800, the median rent is $3,189/month.
Solomons at a glance
- Population
- 2,440
- Median age
- 61.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $94,963State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $436,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $3,189/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Solomons a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Maryland median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Solomons
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Solomons the median home value is $436,800, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,189 per month, which is 48.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,330 a month in housing costs.
Solomons median household income
The median household income in Solomons is $94,963 and the income per person is $59,505. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Solomons: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,372
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 1.92
Solomons demographics
- Population
- 2,440
- Median age
- 61.7
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 43.7%
- Households
- 1,199
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Solomons ›
Education in Solomons
41.8% of adults 25 and older in Solomons have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Solomons
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Drive alone
- 51.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Solomons vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomons | 2,440 | $94,963 | $436,800 | $3,189 |
| Drum Point | 3,589 | $109,231 | $415,800 | $1,683 |
| Lusby | 2,595 | $151,711 | $423,800 | $1,594 |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 9,241 | $102,669 | $286,700 | $1,948 |
| California | 13,136 | $119,855 | $346,800 | $1,927 |
| Wildewood | 7,552 | $126,890 | $383,400 | $2,144 |
| Lexington Park | 13,252 | $94,799 | $309,700 | $1,755 |
| Callaway | 930 | $160,341 | $364,700 | — |
| Long Beach | 1,849 | $126,683 | $441,000 | $1,384 |
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What is the median household income in Solomons, MD?
The median household income in Solomons is $94,963, 8% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Solomons?
The median home value in Solomons is $436,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Solomons?
The median gross rent in Solomons is $3,189 per month, about 48.6% of household income.
Is Solomons, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Maryland median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Solomons?
The median age in Solomons is 61.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Solomons?
The average commute to work in Solomons is 27 minutes; 27.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Solomons?
The unemployment rate in Solomons is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Solomons?
41.8% of adults in Solomons 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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