Solar Installers Market: ZIP 44874
Opportunity Score
28
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 44874 is an suburban area. with a population of 253 and household incomes near the national median ($72,500).
Area Profile
253
Population
$72,500
Median Income
-3% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 44.6 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 12.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$880
2BR Fair Market Rent
$838
Median Gross Rent
$130 K
Median Home Value
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
- Suburban
vs. National Average
Median Income
-3% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
44859
4.5 mi
Pop: 1,781
$85,688
44805
7.4 mi
Pop: 31,024
$62,058
Walk: 8.4
44837
8.0 mi
Pop: 4,514
$69,513
44851
9.8 mi
Pop: 5,303
$62,458
44878
10.5 mi
Pop: 2,943
$79,620
Walk: 4.8
44880
11.3 mi
Pop: 3,131
$65,118
Walk: 3.8
44866
12.3 mi
Pop: 2,454
$63,125
Walk: 4.2
44905
14.8 mi
Pop: 16,254
$55,716
Walk: 6.2
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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