Golden light on the coastal bluffs and wet sand at Solana Beach; photo published August 1, 2022.

City facts

Solana Beach population and demographics

About 12,841 residents, with income, housing and age compared with California and the US.

Population

12,841

0.03% of California

Median household income

$150,820

92% above US

Median home value

$1,934,700

538% above US

Median rent

$3,022/mo

124% above US

Median age

47.9

US 38.7

Homeownership

68%

US 65%

How Solana Beach compares

Median household income
  • Solana Beach$150,820
  • California$96,334
  • United States$78,538
Median home value
  • Solana Beach$1,934,700
  • California$695,400
  • United States$303,400
Median monthly rent
  • Solana Beach$3,022
  • California$1,956
  • United States$1,348

Solana Beach and nearby cities

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Solana Beach zip codes

Life in Solana Beach

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See Solana Beach

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

Solana Beach Local Brewery and Tavern Walk

Recorded footage by Terra K.. Not live road conditions.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Solana Beach Then & Now: Revisiting 1980s series on San Diego neighborhoods

A local history film shared by CBS 8 San Diego.

Watch on YouTube ↗

Questions

What is the population of Solana Beach?

About 12,841 people, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2019–2023 5-year estimates).

What is the median household income in Solana Beach?

$150,820, 57% above the California median and 92% above the national median.

How much does a home cost in Solana Beach?

The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,934,700; median gross rent is $3,022 a month.

How many people own their home in Solana Beach?

About 68% of households own their home (California: 56%, US: 65%).

What is the median age in Solana Beach?

47.9 years (California: 37.6, US: 38.7).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error; dollar figures are in 2023 dollars.

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