Bloomberg Businessweek said "Solon is also one of the few towns in the area still economically fit enough to provide free services like snowplowing and garbage pickup."
Bloomberg Businessweek lists the philharmonic orchestra and free city amenities as reasons why Solon is the No. 1 community in Ohio to raise kids. The publication and Bloomberg Rankings evaluated more than 3,200 places in the nation with populations between 5,000 and 50,000. Metrics like public school performance, safety, housing costs, commute time, poverty, adults' educational attainment, share of households with children and diversity were taken into consideration. According to Bloomberg's results, Solon is an affluent city of 23,046 with a medium family income of $113,613. Click here for Bloomberg's full report on Solon. RELATED: U.S. News & World Report just designated Solon High School as the 13th best in the state.
Businessweek says that Solon is the best place in Ohio to raise children. Why do you think Solon is the right place for a family?
Solon is not only a great place to raise kids, but is actually the BEST place to raise a family in Ohio, according to Businessweek's annual list. READ MORE: Solon Named Best Place to Raise Kids in Ohio: Businessweek List Businessweek gives some examples of why Solon is so great for families: Great schools, a good job base, a diverse and tolerant community. But why do YOU think Solon is a great place for a family? Tell us in the comments field below. If we get enough responses, we'll compile them into a story.
Businessweek's annual list of best places has named Solon the best place in Ohio to raise kids.
Last year, Solon was named one of the best small towns in America by Money Magazine. Now the city has a new honor to add to its resume. Businessweek has named Solon the best place in Ohio to raise kids in 2013. YOUR OPINION: Tell us why Solon is a great place to raise kids! Businessweek compiles its list annually and includes one town in each of the 50 states. Solon also features prominently in Businessweek's article about the list, featuring Mayor Susan Drucker in the story's lead and the city's accomplishments are discussed throughout the article, including its great schools, its business community and ethnic diversity. Mentioned in the article was the 2011 Tolerance Fair, organized by Solon student Justin Bachman and Drucker. The Solon …
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12:56 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Besides having the BEST school district in the state, the community really supports itself from school events, local civic functions and city pride. more ›