Solana Beach, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Solana Beach, California is 12,841 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 436th-largest city in California. The median household income is $150,820, the median home value is $1,934,700, and the median age is 47.9.
The population has declined 0.2% since 2010 (12,898 → 12,868).
12,841
Population
3761
People / sq mi
$150,820
Median Income
$1,934,700
Median Home Value
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Solana Beach covers 3.4 sq mi of land at 3761 people per square mile.
About Solana Beach, CA
In Solana Beach, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,934,700. With 12,841 residents, Solana Beach is a city in California.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $150,820, putting Solana Beach near the top of US cities. Only 2.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,934,700, with typical rent around $3,022.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 71.8% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 30.7% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Solana Beach — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Solana Beach city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Solana Beach city had a population of 12,898 in 2010 and 12,868 in 2024, a -0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,400 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.01%.
12,868
Population (2024)
12,898
Population (2010)
13,400
Peak (2016)
-0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,898 |
| 2011 | 13,013 |
| 2012 | 13,112 |
| 2013 | 13,219 |
| 2014 | 13,283 |
| 2015 | 13,374 |
| 2016 | 13,400 |
| 2017 | 13,377 |
| 2018 | 13,339 |
| 2019 | 13,296 |
| 2020 | 12,925 |
| 2021 | 12,818 |
| 2022 | 12,751 |
| 2023 | 12,770 |
| 2024 | 12,868 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$150,820
Median Household Income
$93,265
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,934,700
Median Home Value
$3,022
Median Rent
68.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.2%
High School+
71.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.7%
Drive Alone
56.6%
Public Transit
30.7%
Work From Home
21.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
36.2%
Foreign Born
83.2%
Non-English at Home
5.0%
Veterans
7.5%
With Disability
97.1%
Health Insurance
98.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 23.2% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.2% |
| Information | 8.2% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.1% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Solana Beach, California has a population of 12,841 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 436th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Solana Beach, California is $150,820, with 2.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Solana Beach, California is $1,934,700, with median monthly rent at $3,022 and a homeownership rate of 68.4%.
The median age in Solana Beach, California is 47.9 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
The population has declined 0.2% since 2010 (12,898 → 12,868).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.