Solon Township, MI
Living in Solon Township
Bikeability2
Walkability7
Commute37
Public Transit2
Affordability62
Public Safety84
Airports16
Hospitals85
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.7kPopulation+992 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
24%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$24k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K20%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$162kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
39%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$233 (2010–19)
92%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity2%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas36%
Utility gas41%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Solon Township
United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46
Property Crime in Solon Township
United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 19 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Solon Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Solon Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Solon Township, MI
Algoma Christian School
5 miles, W
Grant Christian School
7 miles, NW
Our Lady of Consolation School
9 miles, SE
Assumption Bvm School
12 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Solon Township, MI
Kuyper College
16 miles, S
Cornerstone University
19 miles, S
Aquinas College
20 miles, S
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
20 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Solon Township, MI
Spectrum Health United Hospital
19 miles, E
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
20 miles, S
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
21 miles, S
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Solon Township, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
26 miles, S
Muskegon County Airport
32 miles, W
Capital Region International Airport
62 miles, SE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
71 miles, S