Solar Installers Market: ZIP 34787
Opportunity Score
84
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 34787 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 93,064 and household incomes well above the national median ($114,988). There are 26 solar installers operations in ZIP 34787.
Area Profile
93,064
Population
$114,988
Median Income
+54% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.8/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 37.4 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 32.2% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 34787.
26
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
2.8 per 10K residents
10
Roofing Contractors
1.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 72.2% of the relevant market in ZIP 34787 (26 vs. 10 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,260
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,994
Median Gross Rent
$480 K
Median Home Value
17
Bank Branches
$1.7 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Florida
- 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.
- The median income here is $114,988. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 26
- Related Businesses
- 10
- Bank Branches
- 17
vs. National Average
Median Income
+54% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.7 pts vs. national avg
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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