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Solvang, CA
City in Santa Barbara County, California.
Population
6,034
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,488
ZIP codes
0
Solvang and its ZIP codes
Solvang at a glance
- Solvang is about 9.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $109,091 a year, 10% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $949,600 (29% above California) and median rent is $1,666 a month.
Local data for Solvang, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Solvang, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,091
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$949,600
Median rent
$1,666/mo
Homeownership
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher
38.2%
Median age
54.2
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,345), German Americans (973), Irish Americans (451).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Barbara County. PPP loans are for Solvang.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,064
214,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.22B
FY 2026, $7,173 per person
How people get to work
Solvang, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked8.1%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Solvang, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
208
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,383
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
21.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Solvang, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.9%
U.S. 33.3% -9.4 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Solvang
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa YnezCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4.8 |
| BuelltonCity | 3.9 mi | 1.6 |
| BallardCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Los OlivosCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Los AlamosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Mission HillsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| GoletaCity | 19 mi | 7.9 |
| LompocCity | 19 mi | 11.6 |
| Vandenberg VillageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.3 |
| Isla VistaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| University of California-Santa BarbaraCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| SisquocCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Eastern Goleta ValleyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 16.6 |
| GareyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| Vandenberg AFBCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 22.4 |
| OrcuttCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Solvang, CA in?
- Solvang is in Santa Barbara County, California.
- What is the population of Solvang, CA?
- About 6,034 people live in Solvang, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Solvang?
- Nearby places include Santa Ynez (3.5 mi), Buellton (3.9 mi), Ballard (4.4 mi), Los Olivos (5.9 mi), Los Alamos (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023