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Solon, IA
City in Johnson County, Iowa.
Population
3,152
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,972
ZIP codes
0
Solon and its ZIP codes
Solon at a glance
- Solon is about 34 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 119th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $113,295, 51% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,400 (49% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,127 a month.
Local data for Solon, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Solon, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,295
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$309,400
Median rent
$1,127/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
42.4%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,465), Irish Americans (610), Norwegian Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Solon.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,505
85,623 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,028
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,013 per person
How people get to work
Solon, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Solon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
801
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
360
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
35.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Solon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Solon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElyCity | 7 mi | 1.7 |
| North LibertyCity | 7.2 mi | 9.5 |
| ShueyvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 1.9 |
| CoralvilleCity | 9.1 mi | 12.7 |
| Mount VernonCity | 9.2 mi | 3.7 |
| LisbonCity | 9.4 mi | 2.1 |
| BertramCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| SwisherCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| University HeightsCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| TiffinCity | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| Iowa CityCity | 11 mi | 25.8 |
| West BranchCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| MechanicsvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Cedar RapidsCity | 15 mi | 74.6 |
| DowneyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| OxfordCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Solon, IA in?
- Solon is in Johnson County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Solon, IA?
- About 3,152 people live in Solon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Solon?
- Nearby places include Ely (7 mi), North Liberty (7.2 mi), Shueyville (8.7 mi), Coralville (9.1 mi), Mount Vernon (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023