The Town FilesSolon, Ohio
City in Cuyahoga County · population 24,262 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $392,900
- Household income
- $139,089
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 73 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 45.3
Solon is a city of 24,262 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The median home is worth $392,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Ohio towns, better for families than 83% of Ohio towns.
How Solon ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Solon is worth $392,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $139,089, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,626 a month. 84.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Solon | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $392,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,626 | $914 |
| Median household income | $139,089 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 84.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Solon
| People | Solon | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.7% | — |
| Work from home | 23.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Solon
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 23.5°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 73.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Solon since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 1.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 45 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 74 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 16, 1965.
Severe weather in Cuyahoga County since 1996
Cuyahoga County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| January 3, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4098: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County had 705,152 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,134 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Solon itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Solon
8 public schools with 4,660 students, about 18.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solon High School | 9-12 | 1,490 | 18.6 |
| Solon Middle School | 7-8 | 764 | 18.6 |
| Orchard Middle School | 5-6 | 699 | 17.9 |
| Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School | K-4 | 527 | 20.3 |
| Parkside Elementary School | K-4 | 514 | 19.8 |
| Grace L Roxbury Elementary School | K-4 | 496 | 18.4 |
| Joseph V. Regano Early Learning Center | PK-PK | 101 | 16.8 |
| Solon Academy (charter) | K-2 | 69 | 23.0 |
Towns near Solon
- Bedford Heights, OH3.4 mi · 11,020 people · home $156,500
- Oakwood, OH3.5 mi · 3,572 people · home $172,300
- Moreland Hills, OH3.9 mi · 3,466 people · home $621,900
- Chagrin Falls, OH4.1 mi · 4,188 people · home $440,700
- Orange, OH4.2 mi · 3,421 people · home $442,300
- Twinsburg, OH4.4 mi · 19,248 people · home $318,800
- Reminderville, OH4.6 mi · 5,412 people · home $333,000
- Bainbridge, OH4.8 mi · 9,242 people · home $446,600
Solon questions
Is Solon, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Solon scores better for retirees than 61% of Ohio towns and quieter than 25%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Solon?
The median owner-occupied home in Solon is valued at $392,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $139,089, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,626 a month.
What is the weather like in Solon?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 73.2 inches of snow.
Does Solon get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Solon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)