C+

Solomon, AZ

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Affordability Score: 60/100

Population: 405 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Solomon, AZ aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 405 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (60/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $76,083, median home value of , median rent of $697 per month, and 19.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,244 per month (studio $887, 1BR $991, 3BR $1,669, 4BR $2,087). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,180 per year, consuming 15% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Solomon, AZ include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 4.2% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$76,083
Median household income
Education F
19.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,244/mo
2BR fair market rent (20% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C-
$11,180/yr
Center-based infant care (15% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$76,083
▲ 23% vs national
Per Capita Income
$23,341
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
$697/mo
Owner Occupied
60.4%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,244/mo
▲ 4% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$887
1BR
$991
2BR
$1,244
3BR
$1,669
4BR
$2,087

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
▼ 11 ppt vs national
High School+
39.2%
Median Age
34.8
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,180/yr
15% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,047/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,047/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,609/yr

What This Means

Solomon, AZ receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 405. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Solomon, AZ affordable?
Solomon, AZ receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $76,083.
What is the cost of living in Solomon?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $697/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,244/mo. Infant childcare $11,180/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →