Solar Installers Market: ZIP 60645
Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60645 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 46,856 and household incomes above the national median ($77,126). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 60645.
Area Profile
46,856
Population
$77,126
Median Income
+3% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.5/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 37.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 29.8% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 60645.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
0.9 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 57.1% of the relevant market in ZIP 60645 (4 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,890
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,424
Median Gross Rent
$310 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$820 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 4
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 4
vs. National Average
Median Income
+3% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+4.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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60659
1.6 mi
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60626
1.9 mi
Pop: 50,027
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Walk: 14.3
60660
2.5 mi
Pop: 42,750
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Walk: 14.0
60625
2.5 mi
Pop: 78,467
$85,299
Walk: 15.1
60712
2.7 mi
Pop: 13,179
$107,950
Walk: 16.5
60076
3.0 mi
Pop: 32,973
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Walk: 18.6
60203
3.2 mi
Pop: 4,733
$162,208
Walk: 15.3
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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