Solar Installers Market: ZIP 44702
Opportunity Score
12
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 44702 is an urban area. with a population of 1,029 and household incomes below the national median ($13,159).
Area Profile
1,029
Population
$13,159
Median Income
-82% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 57.9 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 9.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$880
2BR Fair Market Rent
$296
Median Gross Rent
$110 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$1.6 M 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 $13,159. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
-82% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
44703
0.8 mi
Pop: 8,468
$31,950
Walk: 9.2
44704
2.3 mi
Pop: 3,583
$34,063
Walk: 13.2
44714
2.8 mi
Pop: 10,110
$57,583
Walk: 9.3
44709
3.0 mi
Pop: 18,917
$53,144
Walk: 9.8
44707
3.4 mi
Pop: 8,849
$38,983
Walk: 7.3
44710
3.5 mi
Pop: 8,253
$50,453
Walk: 8.9
44705
3.9 mi
Pop: 17,574
$41,903
Walk: 9.6
44708
4.2 mi
Pop: 24,761
$60,159
Walk: 9.3
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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