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Solvay, NY
Village in Onondaga County, New York.
Population
6,544
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,049
ZIP codes
0
Solvay and its ZIP codes
Solvay at a glance
- Solvay is about 9.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,166 a year, 29% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,000 (65% below New York) and median rent is $946 a month.
Local data for Solvay, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Solvay, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,166
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$946/mo
Homeownership
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,432), Irish Americans (1,017), German Americans (672).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Onondaga County. PPP loans are for Solvay.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,309
250,251 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $9,652 per person
How people get to work
Solvay, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit3.5%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Solvay, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
870
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,056
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Solvay, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Solvay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestvaleCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.3 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.4 |
| GalevilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.3 |
| LakelandCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.5 |
| LiverpoolVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| SyracuseCity | 3.9 mi | 25.1 |
| LyncourtCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.3 |
| MattydaleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.9 |
| CamillusVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Seneca KnollsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.3 |
| NedrowCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| De WittCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 6.5 |
| North SyracuseVillage | 6.9 mi | 2 |
| Village GreenCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| East SyracuseVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.6 |
| MarcellusVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Solvay, NY in?
- Solvay is in Onondaga County, New York.
- What is the population of Solvay, NY?
- About 6,544 people live in Solvay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Solvay?
- Nearby places include Westvale (1 mi), Fairmount (2 mi), Galeville (2.5 mi), Lakeland (2.6 mi), Liverpool (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023