In Solano, California, the median home price is $580,262, compared with the California median of $860,133; median household income is $100,401; the population is 451,918; schools rate 5.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 415.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Solano at a glance
Population
451,918
Median Household Income
$100,401
Typical Home Value
$580,262
School District Rating
5.2
Violent Crime Rate
415.9
Avg Commute Time
31.0
About Solano
Solano has a population of 451,918. The median home value is $580,262, 33% below the California median. Median household income is $100,401 (1% above the California median). The most populated towns are Fairfield-Suisun, Vallejo, and Vacaville.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Solano
5 towns, by population.
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Solano at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Solano?
- Solano has a population of 451,918 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Solano?
- The median home value in Solano is $580,262. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Solano?
- Median household income in Solano is $100,401 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Solano in?
- Solano is in California.
- How many towns are in Solano?
- Solano contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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