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Cleveland suburb with a diverse community and outstanding schools
Solon is a Cleveland suburb with some of the best schools in the state. Although the top-rated schools draw in families, people from all walks of life enjoy the town’s well-kept parks and trails, large recreation center and active community. “There's a lot of diversity in Solon, and there’s people of all generations. There are people who have lived here for 40 or 50 years in the same house, but people are moving in and out all the time,” says Gretchen Spacek, local resident and Realtor at Re/Max Haven Realty. “It’s generally a good place to live and raise a family.”
Parkside Elementary School, Solon
Aerial Neighborhood Homes in Solon Ohio.
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Housing ranges from modest ranches to sprawling brick mansions
Solon’s neighborhoods accommodate a range of budgets and lifestyles, with housing selections scaling from modest, two-bedroom ranches under $300,000 to sprawling brick mansions over $1 million. Golfers and families enjoy Signature of Solon, a higher-end community in the town with its own golf course and homeowner’s association. Other popular styles include split levels and Colonial Revivals with attached garages. Four-bedroom Colonial Revivals represent the mid-range price point in Solon, costing around $450,000. Solon’s residential streets are typically lined with smooth sidewalks and standard landscaping features like trees and hedges.
An example of a two-bedroom ranch home located in Solon.
You can find examples of modern construction homes throughout Solon.
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Solon schools earn A-pluses across the board
According to Niche, the Solon City School District is the best school district in the Cleveland area. The town has three elementary schools: Parkside Elementary, Grace L. Roxbury Elementary and Dorothy E. Lewis Elementary, all with A-plus grades from Niche. Students then progress to Orchard Middle School for grades five and six and Solon Middle School for grades seven and eight before attending Solon High School. All three schools also earned A-pluses. All the schools in Solon are National Blue Ribbon Schools, an award from the U.S. Department of Education recognizing schools with high levels of academic achievement.
Dorothy E. Lewis Elementary School, Solon
Orchard Middle School is dedicated to its student body growth and development.
Solon High School, Solon
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Solon Community Park and Community Center, plus South Chagrin Reservation nearby
Solon has several parks and trails for visitors to enjoy, and “they’re in the process of redoing all the parks,” Spacek says. Solon Community Park has 10 baseball fields, 12 tennis courts and two playgrounds serving residents. Next to the park sits the Solon Community Center, an extensive facility with a gymnasium, weight room, rock climbing wall, and indoor and outdoor pools. Locals can also visit the nearby South Chagrin Reservation, which has extensive trails alongside creeks and scenic views like the waterfalls at Quarry Rock Overlook.
Solon Community Park, Solon
The Solon Community Center is a great place to work out when the weather is bad.
Fisherman enjoying their morning on the Chagrin River.
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Solon’s City Hall, Parks & Recreation, Center for the Arts and Senior Center host events
The Solon Center for the Arts regularly hosts events and classes for children and adults. “There’s something for everybody. There are dance levels and art classes for all ages.” The city also hosts community events year-round, including its seasonal festivals in the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, a summer pickleball tournament, and other gatherings like Yoga in the Park and Movies in the Park. Solon also has regular farmers markets from June to September. For community members over 60, Solon has an active senior center offering group activities like fitness classes, book clubs, volunteer opportunities, art programming and supportive services.
Residents can enjoy a variety of programs available at the Solon Center For the Arts.
A view of the Solon City Hall.
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56 Kitchen and chain shops and restaurants
Solon has several shopping plazas with chain restaurants and shops, including Solon Mall Shopping Center with an ALDI and Solon Square Shopping Center with Planet Fitness and Dollar Tree. For more extensive shopping trips, locals can drive 11 miles north to Beachwood Place mall. The town has chain restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Longhorn Steakhouse, as well as local options scattered throughout. One popular local dining option is 56 Kitchen, a casual sit-down restaurant with a modern atmosphere. 56 Kitchen serves American dishes like burgers, pork chops and stone fired pizza to pair with its specialty cocktails.
Sit at the bar and watch the chefs prepare your food at 56 Kitchen in Solon.
Solon Ohio features many casual eateries for families to enjoy.
The Solon Ohio Community has plenty of retail options to met its residents needs.
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Commuting and working in Solon
Solon is about 20 miles southeast of Downtown Cleveland. The city is largely car-dependent and is just off U.S. Route 422, connecting residents to the larger metro area. “It’s got a great location and proximity to the freeway,” Spacek says. Solon is also home to several large employers, including Swagelok Company, with nearly 3,600 employees and Nestle Food Company, with about 2,400 employees.
Residents of Solon utilize the RTA for their public transportation needs.
Solon provides easy access to Route 422 for commuting to Cleveland and surrounding areas.
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Solon’s local tax rates fund amenities and schools
To fund its excellent schools and parks, the town of Solon collects a 2% income tax from employees over 18 working in the town, as well as a 2.32% annual property tax from residents. This rate is in addition to standard state and local taxes.
Solon High School, Solon
Challenge yourself on the rock wall at the Solon Community Center.
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On average, homes in Solon, OH sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Solon, OH over the last 12 months is $458,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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