Living in South Solon, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Solon · Census data 2020–2024
South Solon has 344 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $58,056 (19% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $102,300, the median rent is $725/month.
South Solon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Solon at a glance
- Population
- 344
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $58,056State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $102,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is South Solon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Solon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Solon the median home value is $102,300, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,154 a month in housing costs.
South Solon median household income
The median household income in South Solon is $58,056 and the income per person is $29,577. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in South Solon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 163
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.42
South Solon demographics
- Population
- 344
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Solon ›
Education in South Solon
8.7% of adults 25 and older in South Solon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Solon
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
South Solon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Solon | 344 | $58,056 | $102,300 | $725 |
| South Charleston | 1,727 | $49,896 | $141,300 | $704 |
| Jeffersonville | 1,240 | $45,750 | $143,800 | $844 |
| Midway | 233 | $62,292 | $136,500 | $1,102 |
| Jamestown | 2,229 | $56,667 | $146,500 | $910 |
| Milledgeville | 115 | $55,417 | $101,400 | — |
| Cedarville | 4,070 | $63,750 | $200,800 | $872 |
| Shawnee Hills | 2,534 | $108,750 | $198,900 | $1,135 |
| Clifton | 143 | $82,969 | $193,800 | $867 |
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What is the median household income in South Solon, OH?
The median household income in South Solon is $58,056, 19% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Solon?
The median home value in South Solon is $102,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in South Solon?
The median gross rent in South Solon is $725 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is South Solon, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in South Solon?
The median age in South Solon is 45.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in South Solon?
The average commute to work in South Solon is 39 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Solon?
The unemployment rate in South Solon is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Solon?
8.7% of adults in South Solon 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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