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Solon, ME

Solon, ME.

Population: 963 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Solon, ME is $208,867 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $157,954 after a median 59 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$208,867

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$208,867
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.0%
10-year appreciation
+149.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$215,592
House Price Index (state)
499.0 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$157,954
Median list price
$207,379
Median price per sqft
$65
1-year sale-price change
-29.8%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,038/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,242/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,676/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.9 : 1
Schools include
Solon Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
Annual snowfall
86.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Gadabout Gaddis Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (42 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, TOGUS VA MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+329 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
37.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,854
Households with broadband internet
59.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,440
Average weekly wage
$1,141
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SolonState medianUS median
Typical home value$208,867$338,600$285,053
Median sale price$157,954$371,491$319,906
Median days on market59 days48 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,854$2,264$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Solon, ME?
$208,867.
What is the median sale price in Solon, ME?
$157,954.
How long do homes take to sell in Solon, ME?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Solon, ME?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,242/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Solon, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Solon, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Solon, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Solon, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Solon, ME?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Solon, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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