Boasting small-town charm and all the creature comforts of a major city, Solon, OH is an excellent place to live. So much so that it has been awarded a top-10 place on the Money "Best Places to Live" list in 2009, 2011, and 2015. Bloomberg Businessweek has also named Solon one of its "Best Places to Raise Kids." On top of that, it is one of the safest cities in Ohio and has one of the highest-ranked public school systems in the state.
This close-knit community of just over 23,000 people is a suburb of Cleveland and actually wants to remain a small town. The city has ordinances in place to limit the number of people that can move into the area, which keeps tax rates low and stabilizes the local economy.
According to the 2010 census, among Solon's 8,352 households, 41.5% have children under the age of 18 and 68.7% are married couples. The median age of Solon residents is 43.1 and over 53% of the population is under age 44.
Solon is family-oriented, has a strong local economy, and offers a comfortable, affordable cost of living. Coupled with the city's abundance of year-round activities, Solon is a fantastic place to call home, especially for young families.
.The Solon City School District is ranked as one of the top 10 in the state year after year and in 2018 and 2019, it was ranked as the top district out of 608 in all of Ohio. Parents with school-aged children who are considering a move to Solon OH can rest easy knowing the district has such great resources.
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There are nearly 75 homes currently listed for sale in the Pepper Pike area, with a median average price of $582,000. Condos are available, and none of the homes are foreclosures. It is easy for buyers to check out the homes they might like, and to consider other options that could work for them. Any buyer who is ready to explore the homes offered in the Pepper Pike area can reach out to The Young Team to get advice, information, and value. The home values in the area have been holding steady or rising slightly for some time, and will likely continue on that trend.
The cost of living in Pepper Pike is reasonable for a quality location near Cleveland. Median income is just over $147,000, with a total population of 6,115. The median age of people living in Pepper Pike is 49, with a nearly 50-50 split between male and female residents. While homes typically cost more in Pepper Pike than they do in Cleveland, the one-acre lots, quality construction, and ability to have a more rural, natural setting are all draws to get buyers aware from the city and the downtown areas.
Buying OH houses for sale doesn't have to be difficult, stressful, or complicated when you work with the right agents. In Pepper Pike, there are several homes to consider. But there is much more to the area than just its great housing options. Restaurants, schools, shopping, and outdoor activities are also abundant. Plus, the proximity to Cleveland makes it easy to get to anything and everything of interest. Your Young Team agent can help you choose the right housing option to meet all your needs.
Fortunately, there are a lot of great places to choose from in and around Solon Oh. Here is a list of the best neighborhoods in and around Solon OH, in order to consider all the options for schools, proximity to shopping and outdoor activities, and other factors.
Get in touch with the Young Team real estate agents today and find the home and neighborhood that is right for you.