Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
29%
Solvang
Solvang, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,438
Population
5,952
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Discover the Danish Capital of America
Historic
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Charming
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Picturesque
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Active
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Quaint
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Close-Knit
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Family-Friendly
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Vibrant
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Nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang is a charming village with a rich Danish heritage. Traditional Danish architecture, bakeries, and shops fill Solvang. A replica of the Little Mermaid statue from Copenhagen is featured prominently in the heart of Mission Drive in addition to a museum dedicated to the legendary Hans Christian Andersen.
Situated in wine country, Solvang offers residents and visitors access to plenty of wineries, vineyards, and wine tastings. Cycling is almost as popular in Solvang as it is in Denmark, with over 700 bike trails in town. Highly anticipated annual festivals in Solvang include Solvang Danish Days, Solvang Julefest, and Taste of Solvang. Santa Barbara is just a 45-minute drive away, should you crave the bustle of a larger city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,268
Average: $144,072
Education
2,368
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,091
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Solvang has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Solvang, CA is $1,448 for a studio, $1,438 for one bedroom, $2,307 for two bedrooms, and $2,588 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Solvang has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,438/month
577 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Solvang, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
602 Students
Public
Grades K-5
113 Students
Public
Grades K-8
602 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Nojoqui Falls Park
- Gaviota State Park
- Refugio State Beach
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Santa Barbara Municipal
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.