Solar Installers Market: ZIP 14620
Opportunity Score
67
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 14620 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 22,866 and household incomes near the national median ($59,525).
Area Profile
22,866
Population
$59,525
Median Income
-20% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.8/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 33.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 42.6% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 14620.
4
Roofing Contractors
1.7 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,520
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,193
Median Gross Rent
$200 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$93 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
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
-20% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
14642
1.5 mi
Pop: 0
14627
1.8 mi
Pop: 3,008
Walk: 13.5
14607
2.0 mi
Pop: 17,577
$56,270
Walk: 16.2
14604
2.0 mi
Pop: 2,708
$63,672
14614
2.1 mi
Pop: 1,112
$63,452
Walk: 17.1
14608
2.2 mi
Pop: 12,417
$39,537
Walk: 16.0
14605
2.8 mi
Pop: 11,796
$23,255
Walk: 15.2
14619
3.2 mi
Pop: 14,223
$66,345
Walk: 12.8
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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