Solvang, CA

Solvang, California

Solvang, California, in Santa Barbara county, is 20 miles NW of Goleta, California (center to center) and 114 miles W of Los Angeles, California. The city is included in the Santa Barbara - Santa Maria - Lompoc metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,332 people lived in Solvang.

The People and Families of Solvang

In Solvang, about 56% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Solvang, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Solvang had a median family income of $57,703. In Solvang, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Solvang residents donated more money ($11,125) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Solvang.

Solvang Housing

An estimated 63% of living spaces in Solvang are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. The housing stock in Solvang is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Solvang, 82% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Solvang is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Solvang strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Solvang, CA

Comparing Solvang to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Solvang Almanac

Solvang Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Solvang Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Solvang residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Solvang, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Solvang Hospitals

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
700 ALAMO PINTADO RD
(805) 688-6431
Emergency Service: Yes

Solvang Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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