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Solon, Iowa is 10 miles N of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 198 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Johnson county. The city is part of the Iowa City metro area. The population of Solon is 1,177.
In Solon, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Solon had a median family income of $58,289. Solon is one of the richer cities in Iowa. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Solon. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, Solon is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Solon political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Solon, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Solon than most places in Iowa.
In Solon, 90% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.
Solon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Solon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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