Solar Installers Market: ZIP 44052
Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 44052 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 28,067 and household incomes below the national median ($42,298).
Area Profile
28,067
Population
$42,298
Median Income
-43% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 39.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 8.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,100
2BR Fair Market Rent
$840
Median Gross Rent
$100 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$190 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.
- Median income sits at $42,298. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
-43% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
44055
3.0 mi
Pop: 19,870
$36,603
Walk: 7.1
44053
4.3 mi
Pop: 21,257
$65,332
Walk: 7.3
44054
5.4 mi
Pop: 12,733
$73,151
Walk: 6.7
44035
6.6 mi
Pop: 62,024
$54,362
Walk: 6.5
44001
9.1 mi
Pop: 21,123
$91,050
Walk: 9.3
44012
10.7 mi
Pop: 25,456
$110,174
Walk: 8.1
44011
11.3 mi
Pop: 25,082
$126,618
44039
11.5 mi
Pop: 36,235
$94,128
Walk: 7.4
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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