Solon, IA

Solon, Iowa

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.

The People and Families of Solon

In Solon, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Solon Housing

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.

Commuting

In Solon, 90% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Solon, IA

Comparing Solon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Solon Almanac

Solon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Solon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Solon, 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

Solon Public Libraries

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Solon High Schools (2004)

SOLON HIGH SCHOOL
600 W. 5TH STREET
319-624-3401
Serves 329 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Solon Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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