Solar Installers Market: ZIP 61745
Opportunity Score
90
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 61745 is an urban area. with a population of 4,506 and household incomes well above the national median ($102,696).
Area Profile
4,506
Population
$102,696
Median Income
+38% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 39.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 23.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,030
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,013
Median Gross Rent
$210 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$46 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 $102,696. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+38% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
61777
5.5 mi
Pop: 989
$88,568
61772
8.0 mi
Pop: 221
$128,750
Walk: 6.0
61736
10.4 mi
Pop: 2,658
$107,127
61704
10.5 mi
Pop: 36,938
$93,107
Walk: 13.4
61778
10.8 mi
Pop: 461
$61,979
61701
10.9 mi
Pop: 35,577
$55,882
Walk: 14.9
61727
12.0 mi
Pop: 9,114
$61,614
Walk: 9.1
61754
13.4 mi
Pop: 1,158
$96,728
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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