Solar Installers Market: ZIP 14604
Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 14604 is an urban area. with a population of 2,708 and household incomes near the national median ($63,672).
Area Profile
2,708
Population
$63,672
Median Income
-15% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 32.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 50.3% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,700
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,253
Median Gross Rent
$710 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$1.4 M 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
- 6
vs. National Average
Median Income
-15% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
14614
0.7 mi
Pop: 1,112
$63,452
Walk: 17.1
14605
0.9 mi
Pop: 11,796
$23,255
Walk: 15.2
14608
1.2 mi
Pop: 12,417
$39,537
Walk: 16.0
14607
1.3 mi
Pop: 17,577
$56,270
Walk: 16.2
14620
2.0 mi
Pop: 22,866
$59,525
Walk: 13.8
14621
2.3 mi
Pop: 33,349
$36,534
Walk: 12.9
14627
2.6 mi
Pop: 3,008
Walk: 13.5
14642
2.7 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