Solar Installers Market: ZIP 10044
Opportunity Score
65
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 10044 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 11,998 and household incomes well above the national median ($106,146). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 10044.
Area Profile
11,998
Population
$106,146
Median Income
+42% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 39.4 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 54.7% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 10044.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
2.5 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,870
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,305
Median Gross Rent
$1 M
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in New York
- 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 $106,146. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+42% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+2.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
10162
0.5 mi
Pop: 1,769
$110,349
10021
0.8 mi
Pop: 39,479
$156,712
Walk: 12.5
10065
0.9 mi
Pop: 31,047
$160,938
Walk: 12.5
10075
0.9 mi
Pop: 23,865
$146,556
Walk: 12.3
10028
1.0 mi
Pop: 45,679
$168,125
Walk: 13.0
11109
1.2 mi
Pop: 7,388
$198,773
11101
1.2 mi
Pop: 39,007
$116,807
Walk: 10.4
11106
1.3 mi
Pop: 40,657
$85,573
Walk: 14.4
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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