Solar Installers Market: ZIP 01834
Opportunity Score
77
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 01834 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 6,747 and household incomes well above the national median ($135,521).
Area Profile
6,747
Population
$135,521
Median Income
+82% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.2/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 42.6 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 33.3% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,950
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,815
Median Gross Rent
$570 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$110 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Massachusetts
- The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is the single biggest factor in your customers' buying decisions. Know the current rate and expiration timeline cold.
- Become a certified installer for at least two major panel manufacturers. Certification unlocks better wholesale pricing and warranty terms.
- Permitting and interconnection timelines vary wildly by utility. In some territories it takes 2 weeks. In others, 6 months. Map this before you set customer expectations.
- Roof condition kills more solar deals than price objections. Partner with a roofer or learn to assess roof life remaining.
- The median income here is $135,521. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+82% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
01833
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Walk: 5.0
01830
3.9 mi
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01985
4.7 mi
Pop: 4,536
$189,048
Walk: 4.8
01921
4.9 mi
Pop: 8,229
$190,526
Walk: 6.3
01835
5.4 mi
Pop: 14,637
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Walk: 11.8
01860
5.9 mi
Pop: 6,707
$116,477
Walk: 9.9
01922
7.0 mi
Pop: 3,791
$179,896
01845
7.6 mi
Pop: 31,881
$134,319
Walk: 11.4
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits