Solar Installers Market: ZIP 11794
Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 11794 is an urban area.
Area Profile
1,519
Population
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 19.8 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 1.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,180
2BR Fair Market Rent
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
Nearby Markets
11790
0.8 mi
Pop: 19,934
$157,695
Walk: 6.8
11733
1.7 mi
Pop: 17,403
$174,931
Walk: 7.0
11780
3.3 mi
Pop: 15,586
$141,576
Walk: 9.0
11755
4.3 mi
Pop: 11,953
$120,306
Walk: 8.3
11720
4.5 mi
Pop: 28,669
$128,015
Walk: 8.4
11777
4.8 mi
Pop: 9,347
$148,519
Walk: 8.4
11767
5.1 mi
Pop: 14,495
$148,762
Walk: 7.4
11776
5.5 mi
Pop: 23,629
$119,480
Walk: 6.9
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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