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Solar Installers Market: ZIP 13354

Opportunity Score
74 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 13354 is an urban area. with a population of 3,124 and household incomes above the national median ($92,750).

Area Profile

3,124
Population
$92,750
Median Income
+24% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 45.0 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 20.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.

$960
2BR Fair Market Rent
$822
Median Gross Rent
$200 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$62 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.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits