Solar Installers Market: ZIP 14057
Opportunity Score
82
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 14057 is an urban area. with a population of 7,632 and household incomes above the national median ($88,750).
Area Profile
7,632
Population
$88,750
Median Income
+19% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 46.7 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 24.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,160
2BR Fair Market Rent
$837
Median Gross Rent
$240 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$78 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
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+19% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
14111
4.5 mi
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Walk: 5.5
14075
5.5 mi
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14112
5.7 mi
Pop: 38
Walk: 4.9
14085
5.9 mi
Pop: 8,439
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Walk: 8.0
14091
7.6 mi
Pop: 1,402
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14047
8.2 mi
Pop: 6,072
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14034
10.1 mi
Pop: 2,175
$61,384
14006
10.2 mi
Pop: 9,354
$62,019
Walk: 9.1
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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