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Solvang, CA


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Solvang, CA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity72
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime910

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