Solar Installers Market: ZIP 77006
Opportunity Score
90
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77006 is an urban area. with a population of 23,927 and household incomes well above the national median ($102,003).
Area Profile
23,927
Population
$102,003
Median Income
+37% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 33.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 64.4% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,290
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,761
Median Gross Rent
$600 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$770 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.
- The median income here is $102,003. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+37% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
77019
1.7 mi
Pop: 23,662
$108,353
Walk: 16.2
77098
1.8 mi
Pop: 16,318
$115,867
Walk: 15.8
77002
2.1 mi
Pop: 19,616
$85,436
77004
2.2 mi
Pop: 35,866
$65,901
Walk: 14.8
77010
2.3 mi
Pop: 620
$183,681
77007
2.4 mi
Pop: 45,337
$140,878
Walk: 15.3
77030
2.5 mi
Pop: 12,976
$79,415
77005
2.7 mi
Pop: 28,231
$215,708
Walk: 16.2
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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