Solana Beach, California
City Overview
As of 2007, Solana Beach's population is 12,649 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.54 percent.
The median home cost in Solana Beach is $1,983,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.51 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Solana Beach's cost of living is 193.32% Higher than the U.S. average.
Solana Beach public schools spend $6,286 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Solana Beach.
The unemployment rate in Solana Beach is 4.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Solana Beach jobs have Increased by 0.30 percent.
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People
The 2007 Solana Beach, CA, population is 12,649. There are 3,593 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Solana Beach, CA
The median age is 43.2. The US median is 37.6. 53.92% of people in Solana Beach, CA, are married. 13.38% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.17 people. 15.97% of people are married, with children. 4.78% have children, but are single.
Race in Solana Beach, CA
87.81% of people are white, 0.50% are black, 3.68% are asian, 0.43% are native american, and 8.03% claim 'Other'.
15.01% of the people in Solana Beach, CA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 84.99% are non-hispanic).
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Solana Beach, CA, is 4.20%, with job growth of 0.30%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.94%.
Solana Beach, CA Taxes
Solana Beach, CA,sales tax rate is 7.75%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Solana Beach, CA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $55,393, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $84,440.
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.20% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.30% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 17.94% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.75% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $55,393 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $84,440 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 6.63% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 7.49% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 6.03% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 10.82% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 14.95% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.57% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 17.85% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 14.02% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 6.68% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 3.97% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 23.61% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 31.68% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.66% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 24.03% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.00% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 4.31% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 2.71% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Solana Beach, CA, is $1,983,100. Home appreciation is -3.51% over the last year. The median age of Solana Beach, CA, real estate is 30 years.
Solana Beach, CA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 33.89% of the Solana Beach, CA, population. 10.20% of houses and apartments in Solana Beach, CA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 30 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,983,100 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.51% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 56.61% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 10.20% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 33.89% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.93 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.52% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.00% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.00% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.00% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.00% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 0.55% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.27% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 2.67% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 4.97% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 7.18% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 26.64% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 32.12% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 4.42% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 0.90% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.21% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 22.21% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 42.25% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.57% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 9.29% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.77% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 3.37% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 268 physicians per capita in Solana Beach, CA. The US average is 170.
Solana Beach, CA Health Index
Air quality in Solana Beach, CA is 1 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Solana Beach, CA is 75 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 69 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Crime
Solana Beach, CA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Solana Beach, CA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Solana Beach, CA, gets 9 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 38.
On average, there are 263 sunny days per year in Solana Beach, CA. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 40. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 45 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Educate
Solana Beach, CA, schools spend $6,286 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 1,653 students per librarian, and 392 children per counselor in Solana Beach, CA schools.
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Solana Beach, CA, takes 25 minutes. 75% of commuters drive their own car alone. 7% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 9% work from home.
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Solana Beach, CA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Solana Beach, CA is more expensive.
Overall, Solana Beach, CA cost of living is 293.32.
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Religion
43.71% of the people in Solana Beach, CA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 29.49% are Catholic; 6.46% are Protestant; 1.68% are LDS; 3.22% are another Christian faith; 2.49% in Solana Beach, CA are Jewish; 0.09% are an eastern faith; 0.28% affilite with Islam.
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| Percent Religious | 43.71% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 29.49% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 6.46% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 1.68% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.54% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.58% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.90% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.17% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.31% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.97% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.22% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.49% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.28% | 0.54% |
Voting
46.39% of the people in Solana Beach, CA are registered as Democrats. 52.52% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.09%.
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