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Solon Springs, WI


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Solon Springs, Wisconsin

Solon Springs, Wisconsin, in Douglas county, is 33 miles SE of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 114 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village is conveniently located inside the Duluth - Superior metropolitan area. There are an estimated 576 people in Solon Springs.

The People and Families of Solon Springs

In Solon Springs, about 59% of adults are married. In Solon Springs, lots of people live on their own.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Solon Springs had a median family income of $46,875. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Solon Springs.

Solon Springs Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Solon Springs is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Solon Springs. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the village.

Commuting

In Solon Springs, 84% of commuters drive to work. Solon Springs is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySolon Springs Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Solon Springs Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Solon Springs, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women85
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Men73
Female Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty62
College Educated Adults53
People in Middle Class or Better52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built66
Affordability of Property Taxes39
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