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Solano County, CA market data
How Solano County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 455,376
- +0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 157,512
- Median household income
- $100,401
- +23.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $617,700
- Jobs located here
- 138,955
- Highest market score
- 81
- Chiropractors, #50 of 1,490 scored counties
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What this means
Solano County has an estimated 455,376 people and 157,512 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Solano County grew 0.6%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Solano County is $100,401, 24% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Solano County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 146, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (100).
Of the business types scored in Solano County, chiropractors (81), pet grooming and boarding businesses (80) and optometrists and eye clinics (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For chiropractors, that ranks #50 of 1,490 scored counties.
Solano County is part of the Vallejo metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (40% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for roofing and gutter companies (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Solano County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Solano County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractors | 81 | #50 of 1,490 | 49 | 3.1 | $4.7M | 194 | 28 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 80 | #62 of 1,461 | 49 | 3.1 | $3.6M | 143 | 21 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 75 | #119 of 1,302 | 47 | 3.0 | $4.8M | 155 | 23 |
| Home inspectors | 74 | #34 of 415 | 8 | 0.5 | Index only | 148 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 74 | #147 of 1,422 | 57 | 3.6 | $4M | 166 | 43 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 74 | #170 of 1,656 | 67 | 4.3 | $3.4M | 191 | 152 |
| Gas stations | 74 | #295 of 2,358 | 159 | 10.1 | $3M | 126 | 106 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 73 | #151 of 1,707 | 79 | 5.0 | $6.3M | 133 | 110 |
| Pet businesses | 73 | #189 of 2,200 | 154 | 9.8 | $1.2M | 132 | 77 |
| Funeral homes | 72 | #191 of 1,472 | 18 | 1.1 | $1.4M | 202 | 19 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 71 | #223 of 1,493 | 63 | 4.0 | $3.7M | 126 | 106 |
| Car washes and detailing | 70 | #228 of 1,451 | 54 | 3.4 | $3.6M | 143 | 28 |
| Veterinarians | 70 | #282 of 1,485 | 57 | 3.6 | $3.1M | 115 | 41 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 69 | #76 of 479 | 9 | 0.6 | $21.6M | 157 | 12 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 69 | #181 of 1,334 | 87 | 5.5 | $2.5M | 123 | 35 |
| Home repair trades | 69 | #234 of 2,057 | 142 | 9.0 | $3.5M | 145 | 252 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 68 | #108 of 777 | 28 | 1.8 | $7.7M | 191 | 53 |
| Convenience stores | 68 | #485 of 2,261 | 130 | 8.3 | $7.9M | 101 | 39 |
| Gyms | 67 | #282 of 1,792 | 124 | 7.9 | $1.7M | 134 | 53 |
| Roofing and gutters | 66 | #219 of 1,177 | 28 | 1.8 | $17.9M | 212 | 39 |
| Pet stores | 66 | #224 of 974 | 31 | 2.0 | $5.8M | 127 | 15 |
| Pizza | 66 | #434 of 2,090 | 104 | 6.6 | $6.8M | 135 | 318 |
| Grocery stores | 66 | #498 of 2,070 | 77 | 4.9 | $13.4M | 144 | 75 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 66 | #555 of 2,402 | 255 | 16.2 | $4M | 119 | 114 |
| Pest control | 65 | #152 of 699 | 14 | 0.9 | $16.5M | 162 | 20 |
| Electricians | 65 | #244 of 1,160 | 35 | 2.2 | $14.3M | 119 | 103 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #404 of 2,088 | 239 | 15.2 | $907K | 137 | 88 |
| Hair salons | 65 | #460 of 2,339 | 364 | 23.1 | $492K | 114 | 60 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #569 of 2,378 | 360 | 22.9 | $539K | 121 | 171 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 63 | #392 of 1,771 | 118 | 7.5 | $2M | 117 | 213 |
| Auto repair and car care | 63 | #614 of 2,401 | 575 | 36.5 | $338K | 126 | 265 |
| Tire shops | 62 | #469 of 1,530 | 67 | 4.3 | $2.9M | 116 | 33 |
| Child care and preschools | 62 | #477 of 1,611 | 109 | 6.9 | $1.2M | 123 | 116 |
| Insurance agencies | 62 | #727 of 2,272 | 193 | 12.3 | $1.7M | 139 | 95 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 61 | #411 of 1,327 | 53 | 3.4 | $3.7M | 119 | 50 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #497 of 1,769 | 164 | 10.4 | $1.1M | 125 | 28 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 61 | #690 of 2,222 | 202 | 12.8 | $3.5M | 115 | 318 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #745 of 2,394 | 841 | 53.4 | $271K | 178 | 453 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 59 | #777 of 2,405 | 871 | 55.3 | $816K | 123 | 293 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 59 | #791 of 2,405 | 1,544 | 98.0 | $460K | 124 | 715 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 58 | #690 of 2,063 | 157 | 10.0 | $4.5M | 122 | 100 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 57 | #648 of 1,889 | 139 | 8.8 | $5.1M | 123 | 113 |
| Barbershops | 56 | #550 of 1,356 | 92 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Property management | 54 | #375 of 910 | 46 | 2.9 | Index only | 122 | 96 |
| Dry cleaners | 51 | #244 of 507 | 15 | 1.0 | $21.5M | 137 | 22 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #1,055 of 2,176 | 451 | 28.6 | Index only | 127 | 147 |
| Laundromats | 49 | #389 of 785 | 26 | 1.7 | $12.4M | 99 | 14 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 49 | #1,224 of 2,385 | 739 | 46.9 | $242K | 114 | 171 |
| House cleaning | 48 | #461 of 847 | 41 | 2.6 | $5.6M | 88 | 87 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 48 | #1,124 of 2,087 | 224 | 14.2 | $1.4M | 113 | 140 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,348 of 2,229 | 599 | 38.0 | Index only | 120 | 300 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 44 | #1,340 of 2,210 | 328 | 20.8 | $982K | 112 | 176 |
| Nail salons | 43 | #886 of 1,328 | 105 | 6.7 | $1.7M | 102 | 77 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 42 | #587 of 887 | 94 | 6.0 | Index only | 85 | 37 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 36 | #1,453 of 1,886 | 248 | 15.7 | $919K | 93 | 201 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.1 | $114M | Too few | 6 |
Household spending in Solano County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $194.1M | $1,232 | 129 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $479M | $3,041 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $710.9M | $4,513 | 111 |
| Groceries | $1B | $6,535 | 103 |
| Personal care products and services | $179.2M | $1,138 | 113 |
| Child care and other personal services | $133.8M | $850 | 146 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $216.7M | $1,376 | 140 |
| Medical and dental services | $227.9M | $1,447 | 112 |
| Pets | $178.7M | $1,135 | 125 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $322.1M | $2,045 | 100 |
| Vehicle insurance | $335.6M | $2,131 | 109 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $501M | $3,180 | 105 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $231.6M | $1,470 | 104 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $3.1B | $19,763 | 119 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Solano County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 455,376+0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 157,512
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 822 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 550
- Median household income
- $100,401+23.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $126,026
- Median home value
- $617,700
- Jobs located here
- 138,955
- Daytime population
- 384,717Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Solano County, CA growing?
Population estimates put Solano County at 455,376 people in 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 157,512 households. Median household income rose 23.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Solano County, CA spend?
Households in Solano County spend about $3.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1B on groceries and $710.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Solano County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 146, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (100).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Solano County, CA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Solano County are for chiropractors (81), pet grooming and boarding businesses (80) and optometrists and eye clinics (75). Solano County ranks #50 of 1,490 scored counties for chiropractors.
How does Solano County, CA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Solano County is $100,401 a year, 24% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $617,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Solano County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (40% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for roofing and gutter companies (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Solano County, each ranked against other counties.
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