Solar Installers Market: ZIP 77045
Opportunity Score
65
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77045 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 32,482 and household incomes near the national median ($61,166).
Area Profile
32,482
Population
$61,166
Median Income
-18% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.2/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 34.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 12.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,570
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,260
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$170 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
- Walkable
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
-18% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+1.7 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
77025
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77035
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77054
2.9 mi
Pop: 26,696
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Walk: 15.1
77051
3.7 mi
Pop: 18,506
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77096
3.8 mi
Pop: 33,991
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Walk: 13.0
77047
4.0 mi
Pop: 35,248
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77085
4.2 mi
Pop: 16,947
$66,651
Walk: 9.1
77401
4.4 mi
Pop: 17,125
$236,037
Walk: 14.1
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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