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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Solvang? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Solvang Park
      Alisal Commons Park
      Hans Christian Andersen Park
      Sunny Fields Park
      Elders Park
      kitiyepumu' Park
      Santa Ynez Park
      Santa Ynez County Park

      Entertainment

      Solvang Festival Theater
      Hans Christian Andersen Museum
      Mission Santa Inés
      Little Mermaid
      Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
      Elverhøj Museum
      Wildling Museum
      Parks Plaza Cinema

      Food & Drink

      High Roller Tiki Lounge
      Subway
      Kalyra Winery
      Hitching Post Wines
      Wingstop
      Sweet Stuff
      The Habit
      Carl's Jr.

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Solvang? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Solvang.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Solvang? The cost of living in Solvang is 175/100 - which is 26% higher than California.
      Solvang
      175

      75% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Solvang? Solvang crime rates are 946, which are 67% lower than California
      Total Crime
      946 per 100k people

      59% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 106

      59% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -31%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Solvang? The median income in Solvang is $82,838 which is 30% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $82,83850% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,95391% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Solvang a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Santa Ynez Valley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      C- Housing

      What are Solvang home prices? Solvang home prices are $725,100 - which is 77% higher than California
      Median home value
      $725,100293% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,31539% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Solvang have good schools? The Solvang graduation rate is 92% - which is 15% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      78%

      61% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      24% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Solvang a good place to live? Solvang has an overall rating of 94% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      4 total surveys

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