Solar Installers Market: ZIP 04102
Opportunity Score
77
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 04102 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 17,642 and household incomes above the national median ($79,631).
Area Profile
17,642
Population
$79,631
Median Income
+7% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.4/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 36.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 46.0% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,120
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,435
Median Gross Rent
$460 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$440 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Maine
- 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+7% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+4.9 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
04106
1.8 mi
Pop: 26,966
$83,744
Walk: 13.9
04101
2.8 mi
Pop: 18,128
$60,726
Walk: 16.4
04103
2.9 mi
Pop: 31,705
$90,682
Walk: 13.9
04109
5.3 mi
Pop: 188
Walk: 8.8
04092
5.3 mi
Pop: 20,484
$85,868
Walk: 12.1
04105
6.1 mi
Pop: 12,557
$131,833
Walk: 13.5
04107
6.3 mi
Pop: 9,581
$145,464
Walk: 11.2
04074
6.5 mi
Pop: 22,527
$125,642
Walk: 7.5
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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