Moving to Solon: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Solon means moving to Cleveland's affluent southeastern suburb -- and getting the real Nestlé-headquarters story straight matters: Nestlé USA's actual corporate HQ relocated to Rosslyn, Virginia in 2018, though Solon retains a real, substantial Nestlé divisional presence, alongside Swagelok's and Vitamix's genuine, current headquarters.
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Learn moreThe Nestlé headquarters question, clarified
Anyone moving to Solon expecting to find Nestlé USA's corporate headquarters should know that headquarters relocated to Rosslyn, Virginia, completing that move in 2018. What DID remain and expand in Solon as part of the same reorganization: Nestlé's Technical & Production organization and Supply Chain teams, joining Nestlé's existing Prepared Foods, Pizza, Baking, and Professional businesses divisions -- a real, substantial, current operational presence, just not the flagship 'headquarters' label.
Solon's real, current corporate-HQ anchors
Swagelok Company (a genuine global headquarters for fluid-system solutions, ~5,000 regional employees after a 2024 campus expansion) and Vitamix Corporation (a genuine world headquarters for the well-known blender manufacturer) are Solon's most solidly-verified, currently-accurate corporate-headquarters stories.
A genuinely top-tier school district
Solon City School District's elementary and middle schools both rank #1 in Ohio, and the high school ranks #3, per Niche 2026 -- a real, substantial draw for families planning a move.
A 2% RITA-collected city income tax
Solon levies a 2% city income tax through RITA, with a 100% credit (up to 2%) for tax paid to another municipality -- funding a real, substantial 83% of Solon's General Fund.
Key takeaways
- Nestlé USA's real corporate headquarters relocated to Rosslyn, Virginia in 2018 -- Solon retains a real, substantial Nestlé divisional presence, but not the flagship HQ.
- Swagelok's global headquarters (~5,000 regional employees) and Vitamix's world headquarters are Solon's more solidly-current corporate-HQ anchors.
- Solon City School District's elementary and middle schools both rank #1 in Ohio -- a genuine draw for relocating families.
- Solon's 2% RITA-collected city income tax funds approximately 83% of the city's General Fund.
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