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Solon, Maine

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Population in 2010: 1,053.
Population change since 2000: +12.0%
 
Males: 554  (52.6%)
Females: 499  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

45.4 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04979.

Estimated median household income in 2019: $39,948 (it was $27,266 in 2000)
Solon:

$39,948
ME:

$58,924

Estimated per capita income in 2019: $22,670 (it was $13,777 in 2000)

Solon town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $119,473 (it was $65,700 in 2000)
Solon:

$119,473
ME:

$200,500

Mean prices in 2019: all housing units: $143,842; detached houses: $154,454; townhouses or other attached units: $145,050; in 2-unit structures: $107,758; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $315,452; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $205,141; mobile homes: $75,577; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $415,610
March 2019 cost of living index in Solon: 90.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Solon, ME (2010)
    • 1,02797.5%White alone
    • 151.4%Two or more races
    • 40.4%American Indian alone
    • 40.4%Hispanic
    • 20.2%Black alone
    • 10.09%Asian alone

Races in Solon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Solon, Maine as of March 21, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Solon is 351 to 1.


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Latest news from Solon, ME collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: English (22.8%), French (14.9%), Irish (11.2%), German (7.7%), United States (6.7%), French Canadian (6.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/23/1809

Elevation: 405 feet

Land area: 39.9 square miles.

Population density: 26 people per square mile   (very low).

Solon, Maine map

13 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.4%
Maine:

2.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Solon town:

1.1% ($744)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (91.1 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (192.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (350.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Embden, ME (2.6 miles ),
Athens, ME (2.8 miles ),
Cornville, ME (2.8 miles ),
Bingham, ME (3.0 miles ),
Anson, ME (3.2 miles ),
Madison, ME (3.3 miles ),
Moscow, ME (3.5 miles ),
Skowhegan, ME (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 44.94 N, Longitude: 69.81 W

Area code: 207

Distribution of median household income in Solon, ME in 2019
Solon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $52,800
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $42,000
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $41,300
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $33,600
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $48,400
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $141,000
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $43,000
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $94,200
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $88,600
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $139,200
  • 2008: 10 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 2010: 9 buildings, average cost: $66,100
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $53,000
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $61,300
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $96,700
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $97,400
  • 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $84,200
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $104,300
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $31,700
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $63,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Solon, ME residents
Average permit cost in Solon, ME
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

8.8%
Maine:

4.7%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Solon, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.1%)
  • Wood products (11.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.7%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.0%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.4%)
  • Wood products (12.4%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.3%)
  • Educational services (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.0%)
  • Wood products (10.5%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Solon, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Woodworkers (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (10.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Woodworkers (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
  • Top executives (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Registered nurses (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)

Average climate in Solon, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Solon, Maine average temperatures Solon, Maine average precipitation Solon, Maine humidity Solon, Maine wind speed Solon, Maine snowfall Solon, Maine sunshine Solon, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2017 was 48.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

48.9
U.S.:

74.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 5.24. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.24
U.S.:

8.46

Earthquake activity:

Solon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 193.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 194.7 miles away from Solon center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 102.0 miles away from Solon center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 234.1 miles away from Solon center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 133.5 miles away from Solon center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 34.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Somerset County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 13, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Solon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Solon:

  • SOMERSET REHABILITATION AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BINGHAM, ME)
  • MAPLECREST REHAB AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MADISON, ME)
  • WOODLAWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SKOWHEGAN, ME)
  • REDINGTON FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; SKOWHEGAN, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Solon:

  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 26 miles; Farmington, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 42 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Husson University (about 51 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 56 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 84 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 92 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 92 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)

Public elementary/middle school in Solon:

See full list of schools located in Solon

Library in Solon:

  • COOLIDGE LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,133; Location: 17 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 4,383 books; 20 audio materials; 110 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 16 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Solon Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Pierce Cemetery (1), Evergreens Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Ironbound Pond (A), Baker Pond (B), Chase Pond (C), Lily Pond (D), Mud Pond (E), Rowell Pond (F), Kennebec River Reservoir (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Michael Stream (A), Fall Brook (B), Meadow Brook (C), Mill Stream (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Breezy Acres Camps & Guide Service (Tours & Charters; Drury Road) (1), Mountain Valley Flies (Tours & Charters; Skowhegan Road) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Charles H. Baker - Politician, George Washburn - Baseball player.

Somerset County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Solon that have no violations reported:

  • SOLON WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 425, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • EVERGREENS CG (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.6%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.7%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

18.0%
Whole state:

10.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

8.8%
Whole state:

4.1%
3 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
4 people in other group homes in 2000
4 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Solon:

Marital status in Solon, ME
  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 54.5%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

For population 25 years and over in Solon:

  • High school or higher: 83.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Solon, ME (based on Somerset County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,6947
Mainline Protestant3,09428
Evangelical Protestant2,55232
Other5013
None42,387-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
Somerset County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Somerset County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14
This county:

2.71 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
Somerset County:

9.31 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 42
This county:

8.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.2%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.7%
Maine:

25.0%

6.10% of this county's 2016 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2015 ($36,104 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.10%
Maine average:

5.91%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2015 and 2016.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2015 and 2016:
from Kennebec County, ME  1.88% ($35,563 average AGI)
from Penobscot County, ME  0.98% ($30,652)
from Franklin County, ME  0.42% ($28,182)


6.17% of this county's 2015 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2016 ($36,633 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.17%
Maine average:

5.73%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2015 and 2016.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2015 and 2016:
to Kennebec County, ME  1.91% ($35,189 average AGI)
to Penobscot County, ME  0.95% ($32,551)
to Cumberland County, ME  0.35% ($42,953)

Strongest AM radio stations in Solon:

  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Solon:

  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WIGY (97.5 FM; MADISON, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKTJ-FM (99.3 FM; FARMINGTON, ME; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJCX (99.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, ME; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • Solon, Maine
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents10
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents14
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2
  • Maine average
  • Fatal accident count1203
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents1745
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons456
  • Fatalities1335
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents2855
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents105
See more detailed statistics of Solon fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2019 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.3mTotal length
  • 7,711Total average daily traffic
  • 385Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,795Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Beverly Shearer, 50 Jackson Road (Lat: 44.895556 Lon: -69.795639), Type: 53.3, Overall height: 48.8 m, Registrant: Global Tower LLC, Fcc-Contact@gtpsites.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-0320
  • Leslie N Nixon, 50 Jackson Road (Lat: 44.895556 Lon: -69.795639), Type: 53.3, Overall height: 48.8 m, Registrant: Global Tower LLC, Fcc-Contact@gtpsites.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-0320
  • Leslie N Nixon, 50 Jackson Road (Lat: 44.895556 Lon: -69.795639), Type: 53.3, Overall height: 48.8 m, Registrant: Global Tower, LLC, Fcc-Contact@gtpsites.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-0320
  • Leslie N Nixon, 50 Jackson Road (Lat: 44.895556 Lon: -69.795639), Type: 53.3, Overall height: 48.8 m, Registrant: Global Tower, Lcc, Fcc-Contact@gtpsites.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-0320
  • Kristen Cesana, 50 Jackson Road (Lat: 44.895556 Lon: -69.795639), Type: 53.3, Structure height: 23025 m, Overall height: 48.8 m, Registrant: Global Tower, Lcc, Fcc-Contact@gtpsites.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-0320

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • SOLO SOUTH, 50 Jackson Road (Lat: 44.895556 Lon: -69.795639), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 53.3 m, Call Sign: WQSG912,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2013, Expiration Date: 09/18/2023, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • Solon, 50 Jackson Road (Lat: 44.895583 Lon: -69.795639), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 49.4 m, Overall height: 51.5 m, Call Sign: WQSJ592,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 09/27/2013, Expiration Date: 09/27/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/23/2020, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, Rm 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:
  • 4WA0564A, 50 Jackson Road (Lat: 44.895556 Lon: -69.795639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 53.3 m, Call Sign: WRJP850,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/06/2020, Expiration Date: 10/06/2030, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Solon)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Solon, ME
  • 65.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.4%Wood
  • 3.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Utility gas
  • 0.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Solon, ME
  • 84.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.2%Wood
  • 3.9%Electricity
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Solon compared to Maine state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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