Solvang, CA
Living in Solvang
Bikeability57
Walkability92
Commute61
Public Transit55
Affordability8
Public Safety63
Airports11
Hospitals59
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools82
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.8kPopulation+586 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age
38%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate17%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office24%
Service29%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation1%
Walked17%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$729kMedian Home Value+$5.3k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K36%
$1M to $1.49M9%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Solvang
United States45
California55
Santa Maria Metro Area42
Santa Barbara County42
Property Crime in Solvang
United States48
California56
Santa Maria Metro Area41
Santa Barbara County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Solvang
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding43
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Solvang, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Solvang, CA
Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy
2 miles, E
Dunn School
5 miles, NE
Midland School Corporation
10 miles, N
The Family School
10 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Solvang, CA
University of California-Santa Barbara
21 miles, SE
Antioch University-Santa Barbara
28 miles, SE
Westmont College
29 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Solvang, CA
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
1 miles, NE
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
17 miles, W
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
22 miles, SE
Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Solvang, CA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
21 miles, SE
San Luis County Regional Airport
53 miles, NW
Meadows Field
84 miles, NE