Solar Installers Market: ZIP 10302
Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 10302 is an urban area. with a population of 19,693 and household incomes above the national median ($76,089).
Area Profile
19,693
Population
$76,089
Median Income
+2% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 34.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 19.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,480
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,800
Median Gross Rent
$590 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$1.1 M deposits
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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+2% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
10310
1.5 mi
Pop: 25,824
$106,118
Walk: 15.4
10303
2.5 mi
Pop: 25,993
$79,429
Walk: 13.1
10314
2.8 mi
Pop: 93,539
$104,655
Walk: 14.4
07002
2.9 mi
Pop: 70,468
$81,285
Walk: 13.7
10301
3.0 mi
Pop: 39,799
$84,937
Walk: 12.9
10311
3.4 mi
Pop: 0
07206
3.5 mi
Pop: 31,120
$60,992
Walk: 11.5
10304
3.5 mi
Pop: 45,843
$71,506
Walk: 13.9
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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