For a small town just shy of 3,500 residents, Solon offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful, close-knit community feeling paired with a convenient 15-minute commute to Iowa City. That small-town appeal makes it a winning location for families, especially given the reputation of the top-tier Solon Community School District. As the town grows, its schools are expanding alongside a state-of-the-art Center for the Arts, which hosts both high school performances and local community events.
Solon also has a vibrant local scene. Downtown is packed with one-of-a-kind shops and standout eateries, including Big Grove Brewery’s seasonal farm-to-table dining and craft taps, as well as local favorites like Bluebird Cafe, Frida Kahlo Mexican Restaurant, The Eat Shop, and El Sol Mexican Cuisine.
When it’s time to head outdoors, residents enjoy instant access to premier regional activities, whether it’s hiking, boating, and cross-country skiing at Lake Macbride State Park, or camping and mountain biking along the shores of Coralville Lake at Sugar Bottom.
higher high school graduation rate than Iowa average (AreasVibes)
lower total crime than Iowa average (AreaVibes)
population growth since 2010
Solon Community School District
Niche Public Schools Rating
Niche Good for Families Rating
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5 beds, 3 bath
SqFt: 2,908
806 Wood Lily Rd
Solon, Iowa 52333
3 beds, 3.5 bath
SqFt: 2,564
1388 Hickory Hollow Rd. NE
Solon, Iowa 52333
5 beds, 4.5 bath
SqFt: 5,568
1598 NE Spartan Cir
Solon, Iowa 52333
3 beds, 3 bath
SqFt: 1,657
347 Cypress Ct.
Solon, Iowa 52333
5 beds, 3 bath
SqFt: 2,700
801 Crestview Dr
Solon, Iowa 52333
6 beds, 4 bath
SqFt: 3,730
4615 Elynn Ln NE
Solon, Iowa 52333
3 beds, 2 bath
SqFt: 1,631
1000 Stinocher St
Solon, Iowa 52333
4 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 1,728
518 Windsor
Solon, Iowa 52333
4 beds, 2 bath
SqFt: 1,872
304 Lake View Dr NE
Solon, Iowa 52333
3 beds, 2 bath
SqFt: 1,539
212 Will Dr
Solon, Iowa 52333-8001
3 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 2,001
1795 Lake Manor Rd NE
Solon, Iowa 52333
250 Holiday Rd
Coralville, IA 52241
