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Solano County
  • County in California
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Solano County

#20 in Best Counties to Live in California
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      D minus
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      A+
    6. Jobs
      C
    7. Weather
      A
    8. Cost of Living
      D minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B minus
    Solano County is located in California with a population of 451,432. In Solano County, most residents own their homes. In Solano County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Solano County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Solano County are above average.
    Population
    451,432
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $464,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,802
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      262.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      40
      40.7
    • Robbery
      161.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      822.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,456
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      448.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Solano County

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $89,648
    National
    $69,021
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