Solar Installers Market: ZIP 77003
Opportunity Score
66
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77003 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 9,721 and household incomes above the national median ($88,837). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 77003.
Area Profile
9,721
Population
$88,837
Median Income
+19% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
17.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 35.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 40.9% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 77003.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
3.1 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,910
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,562
Median Gross Rent
$360 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$240 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Texas
- 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+19% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+7.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
77010
1.0 mi
Pop: 620
$183,681
77002
1.4 mi
Pop: 19,616
$85,436
77204
2.1 mi
Pop: 4,056
Walk: 12.8
77004
2.2 mi
Pop: 35,866
$65,901
Walk: 14.8
77023
2.7 mi
Pop: 24,962
$50,018
Walk: 14.2
77011
2.7 mi
Pop: 15,681
$49,163
Walk: 15.0
77020
2.8 mi
Pop: 25,583
$49,481
Walk: 14.0
77006
3.2 mi
Pop: 23,927
$102,003
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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