Solar Installers Market: ZIP 77346
Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77346 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 75,577 and household incomes well above the national median ($116,658). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 77346.
Area Profile
75,577
Population
$116,658
Median Income
+56% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.0/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 36.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 26.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 77346.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
0.5 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,960
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,770
Median Gross Rent
$290 K
Median Home Value
12
Bank Branches
$900 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 $116,658. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 12
vs. National Average
Median Income
+56% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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77044
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77396
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77336
7.2 mi
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77338
7.5 mi
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77050
8.8 mi
Pop: 5,854
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77532
9.2 mi
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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