Solvay SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Solvay summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Solvay. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Solvay is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Solvay is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Solvay is $179,728.
The median income in Solvay is $61,166.
Solvay's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Solvay Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Solvay | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 72 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Solvay, NY Weather
The average high in Solvay is 56.8° and the average low is 37.8°.
There are 94.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.9 inches of precipitation each year with 108.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Solvay |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 94.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 108.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Solvay Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Solvay
The current population in Solvay is 6,544. The population has decreased 0.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,544 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 6,590 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,607 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 6,661 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 6,299 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 6,323 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 6,364 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 6,438 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,455 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 6,490 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,514 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 6,542 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 6,570 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 6,606 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 6,603 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Solvay
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Solvay is:
80.3% White with 5,256 White residents.
3.9% African American with 256 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 81 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 3 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 177 Two Or More residents.
11.4% Hispanic with 745 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Solvay | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.9% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Solvay
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Solvay is 52.4% female with 3,430 female residents.
Solvay is 47.6% male with 3,114 male residents.
| Gender | Solvay | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Solvay for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Solvay completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Solvay completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Solvay completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Solvay completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Solvay completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Solvay completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Solvay completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Solvay completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Solvay completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Solvay | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Solvay, New York
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3.4% of households in Solvay earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Solvay earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Solvay earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in Solvay earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.0% of households in Solvay earn $35,000 to $49,999.
24.4% of households in Solvay earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Solvay earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.3% of households in Solvay earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in Solvay earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in Solvay earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Solvay | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.4% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
