Solon, OH

Solon, Ohio

Introduction to Solon, Ohio

Solon, Ohio is 14 miles E of Parma, Ohio (center to center) and 15 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Cuyahoga County. The city is part of the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metro area. The population of Solon is 21,802.

Solon History

Solon was first settled in 1820 by settlers from Connecticut. It was named after Lorenzo Solon Bull, son of Isaac Bull who was one of the first settlers in the area. Initially, the township also included the villages of Glenwillow and Bentleyville. The Cleveland and Mahoning Railroad entered Solon in 1857. Salon was incorporated in 1917 as a village and later in 1961 was reincorporated as a city.

Solon and nearby Attractions

• South Chagrin Reservation
• Sea World Ohio
• Six Flags Worlds of Adventure
• Shaker Museum
• Edgewater Beach

Things To Do In Solon

Solon offers approximately 687 acres of parks and recreational area where one can spend their leisure hours. The Cleveland Metroparks also affords the opportunity for a fun trip with family and friends. Solon offers a number of golf courses where golf enthusiasts can enjoy their game. Also, the Six Flags Worlds of Adventure, Shaker Square and Cleveland Botanical Garden are close to the city.

Solon Transportation

Cuyahoga County Airport is located nearby.

Solon Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are provided by John Carroll University, Lakeland Community College, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Solon, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

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)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Solon High Schools (2004)

SOLON HIGH SCHOOL
33600 INWOOD DR
440-349-6230
Serves 1,688 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Solon Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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