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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.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits