Solar Installers Market: ZIP 12522
Opportunity Score
80
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 12522 is an urban area. with a population of 5,074 and household incomes above the national median ($82,636).
Area Profile
5,074
Population
$82,636
Median Income
+11% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 38.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 19.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,650
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,339
Median Gross Rent
$280 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$170 K 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
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+11% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
12594
4.6 mi
Pop: 3,645
$130,206
Walk: 5.9
12592
5.6 mi
Pop: 1,280
$72,188
Walk: 5.8
12585
6.4 mi
Pop: 1,252
$112,885
12545
7.3 mi
Pop: 4,389
$77,991
Walk: 9.3
12570
7.8 mi
Pop: 6,324
$127,396
Walk: 5.2
06757
9.1 mi
Pop: 1,987
$95,435
12540
9.4 mi
Pop: 9,314
$107,436
Walk: 4.8
06755
9.5 mi
Pop: 975
$115,682
Check Another Market
Or estimate costs with the SolarBreakeven calculator.
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