Solar Installers Market: ZIP 14425
Opportunity Score
84
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 14425 is an urban area. with a population of 13,582 and household incomes above the national median ($92,010).
Area Profile
13,582
Population
$92,010
Median Income
+23% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 38.0 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 26.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,780
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,512
Median Gross Rent
$220 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$180 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
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+23% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
14548
6.6 mi
Pop: 3,695
$84,943
Walk: 6.1
14564
6.7 mi
Pop: 16,257
$111,293
Walk: 7.1
14502
7.4 mi
Pop: 10,515
$83,224
14504
7.4 mi
Pop: 1,655
$61,172
14450
9.1 mi
Pop: 43,063
$109,543
Walk: 10.7
14522
9.4 mi
Pop: 9,230
$80,368
Walk: 8.7
14424
9.5 mi
Pop: 28,851
$79,135
Walk: 6.8
14453
9.6 mi
Pop: 0
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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