Solar Installers Market: ZIP 60190
Opportunity Score
81
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60190 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 11,931 and household incomes well above the national median ($146,775).
Area Profile
11,931
Population
$146,775
Median Income
+97% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 43.6 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 41.1% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,320
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,462
Median Gross Rent
$370 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$250 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Illinois
- 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.
- The median income here is $146,775. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+97% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
60187
3.0 mi
Pop: 28,867
$119,048
Walk: 11.6
60189
3.3 mi
Pop: 30,866
$124,886
Walk: 11.7
60188
3.4 mi
Pop: 42,087
$107,560
Walk: 9.5
60555
4.1 mi
Pop: 14,758
$100,076
Walk: 7.9
60185
4.3 mi
Pop: 33,711
$105,063
Walk: 8.0
60139
6.2 mi
Pop: 32,954
$81,996
Walk: 10.5
60137
6.5 mi
Pop: 38,754
$131,695
Walk: 13.1
60563
6.7 mi
Pop: 38,829
$106,207
Walk: 11.2
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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