City

Solway, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Beltrami County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,708Population
💰$71,761Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$193,300Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Hispanic: 6.7%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White84.7%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian1.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.6%)
HS Graduate343 (32.9%)
Some College192 (18.4%)
Associates172 (16.5%)
Bachelors178 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree152 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College18.4%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.4%Renter: 5.6%Tenure
Owner94.4%
Renter5.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,761 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$193,300 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,575/mo
Total Housing Units738
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Solway, MN

Solway is a city in Minnesota, located in Beltrami County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,708 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Solway is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,761 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Solway is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,575 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Solway is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.66%).

Solway, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Solway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56678 1,708 $71,761 $193,300 $1,575 4.5% 31.6% 94.4%