Solar Installers Market: ZIP 45219
Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 45219 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 19,326 and household incomes below the national median ($35,936).
Area Profile
19,326
Population
$35,936
Median Income
-52% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.6/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 21.6 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 14.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,450
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,166
Median Gross Rent
$220 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$510 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 $35,936. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
-52% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
45267
1.0 mi
Pop: 3
Walk: 13.3
45202
1.5 mi
Pop: 17,022
$87,930
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45220
1.5 mi
Pop: 14,636
$51,404
Walk: 14.8
45214
1.7 mi
Pop: 9,077
$26,348
Walk: 14.7
45206
1.9 mi
Pop: 10,387
$51,128
Walk: 15.4
45203
2.1 mi
Pop: 2,530
$33,798
Walk: 17.4
45229
2.6 mi
Pop: 14,000
$30,829
Walk: 12.9
45217
2.9 mi
Pop: 5,437
$67,974
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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