Solar Installers Market: ZIP 60101
Opportunity Score
75
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60101 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 37,202 and household incomes above the national median ($87,860). There are 21 solar installers operations in ZIP 60101.
Area Profile
37,202
Population
$87,860
Median Income
+18% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 41.0 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 15.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 60101.
21
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
5.6 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
1.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 84.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 60101 (21 vs. 4 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,580
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,236
Median Gross Rent
$320 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$1.1 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 21
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 8
vs. National Average
Median Income
+18% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-0.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
60191
3.0 mi
Pop: 14,381
$90,299
Walk: 10.1
60143
3.0 mi
Pop: 11,798
$112,247
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60148
3.9 mi
Pop: 52,358
$96,606
Walk: 11.4
60157
4.3 mi
Pop: 2,377
$118,333
Walk: 8.3
60181
4.5 mi
Pop: 30,247
$90,375
Walk: 11.6
60139
4.7 mi
Pop: 32,954
$81,996
Walk: 10.5
60106
5.1 mi
Pop: 19,908
$78,027
Walk: 9.7
60126
5.4 mi
Pop: 47,759
$143,333
Walk: 13.3
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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