Solar Installers Market: ZIP 44044
Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 44044 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 14,422 and household incomes above the national median ($86,582).
Area Profile
14,422
Population
$86,582
Median Income
+16% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 47.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 13.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,160
2BR Fair Market Rent
$995
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$220 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Ohio
- 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
- Very Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+16% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.7 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
44050
6.1 mi
Pop: 7,204
$100,625
44253
7.2 mi
Pop: 3,781
$87,188
44028
7.6 mi
Pop: 9,313
$86,991
Walk: 5.9
44280
8.1 mi
Pop: 5,372
$111,042
Walk: 6.4
44039
8.2 mi
Pop: 36,235
$94,128
Walk: 7.4
44035
9.7 mi
Pop: 62,024
$54,362
Walk: 6.5
44138
11.0 mi
Pop: 23,129
$93,877
Walk: 6.9
44275
12.5 mi
Pop: 3,190
$102,083
Walk: 2.1
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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