Solar Installers Market: ZIP 77010
Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77010 is an urban area. with a population of 620 and household incomes well above the national median ($183,681).
Area Profile
620
Population
$183,681
Median Income
+146% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 52.6 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 50.2% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,290
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,269
Median Gross Rent
2
Bank Branches
$210 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 $183,681. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+146% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
77002
0.5 mi
Pop: 19,616
$85,436
77003
1.0 mi
Pop: 9,721
$88,837
Walk: 17.8
77004
2.0 mi
Pop: 35,866
$65,901
Walk: 14.8
77006
2.3 mi
Pop: 23,927
$102,003
77204
2.5 mi
Pop: 4,056
Walk: 12.8
77009
2.9 mi
Pop: 36,107
$81,921
Walk: 15.7
77007
3.6 mi
Pop: 45,337
$140,878
Walk: 15.3
77023
3.6 mi
Pop: 24,962
$50,018
Walk: 14.2
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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