Living in Solvay, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Solvay · Census data 2020–2024
Solvay has 6,544 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $61,166 (29% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $150,000, the median rent is $946/month.
Solvay at a glance
- Population
- 6,544
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $61,166State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $150,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $946/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Solvay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Solvay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Solvay the median home value is $150,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,267 a month in housing costs.
Solvay median household income
The median household income in Solvay is $61,166 and the income per person is $38,983. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Solvay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,292
- Owner-occupied
- 51.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.7%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.16
Solvay demographics
- Population
- 6,544
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 3,021
- Foreign-born
- 20.6%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Solvay ›
Education in Solvay
24% of adults 25 and older in Solvay have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Solvay
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Solvay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvay | 6,544 | $61,166 | $150,000 | $946 |
| Westvale | 5,212 | $98,542 | $214,200 | — |
| Fairmount | 9,724 | $84,225 | $184,000 | $1,341 |
| Galeville | 3,962 | $65,352 | $140,100 | $1,125 |
| Lakeland | 2,322 | $91,563 | $167,900 | $1,213 |
| Liverpool | 2,695 | $86,932 | $189,600 | $1,219 |
| Syracuse | 146,384 | $47,819 | $138,400 | $1,039 |
| Lyncourt | 4,095 | $65,269 | $151,800 | $1,114 |
| Mattydale | 5,971 | $66,940 | $121,900 | $1,163 |
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What is the median household income in Solvay, NY?
The median household income in Solvay is $61,166, 29% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Solvay?
The median home value in Solvay is $150,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Solvay?
The median gross rent in Solvay is $946 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Solvay, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Solvay?
The median age in Solvay is 38.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Solvay?
The average commute to work in Solvay is 19 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Solvay?
The unemployment rate in Solvay is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Solvay?
24% of adults in Solvay 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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