Living in Solan
Solan is a large place in Himachal Pradesh, India, home to 40,283 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 5%, #170 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 7%, #236 of 3,608), early retirees (top 10%, #360 of 3,608).
Residents40,283
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport40 km (Shaheed Bhagat Singh International)
Nearest city of 100k+22 km
Within 30 km283,800 people
Terrain around itabout 1,310 m, height range 420 m
Main railway line18.3 km
Distance to New Delhi257 km
Within 10 km40,283 people
Winter daylight10 h 08 min, sunset 12:54
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Solan
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 08 min and sets around 12:54; in late June it sets around 15:58.
How Solan ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Himachal Pradesh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #882 of 3,335 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,944 of 3,608 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #1,441 of 3,335 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #1,325 of 3,335 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #704 of 3,335 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #801 of 3,335 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #360 of 3,608 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Single professional | 33 | #1,800 of 2,738 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 35 | #1,748 of 2,471 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| DINKS | 35 | #1,743 of 2,212 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #1,048 of 3,608 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Commuter | 54 | #1,791 of 2,549 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Car-free household | 35 | #1,560 of 2,006 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 59 | #1,886 of 3,335 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #1,860 of 3,608 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 22 | #1,660 of 2,212 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Expat professional | 46 | #1,617 of 3,608 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #1,481 of 3,335 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #1,101 of 3,608 | #11 of 13 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #1,356 of 3,608 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 57 | #170 of 3,608 | #11 of 13 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #1,141 of 3,608 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #1,762 of 3,608 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 45 | #1,665 of 3,608 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #236 of 3,608 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 58 | #1,599 of 3,608 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Digital native | 31 | #1,857 of 2,738 | #4 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kālka 18 km
- Pinjaur 22 km
- Shimla 22 km
- Baddi 31 km
- Naya Gaon 34 km
- Mani Mājra 34 km
- Panchkula 34 km
- Chandigarh 36 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.