Solar Installers Market: ZIP 77381
Opportunity Score
62
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77381 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 35,184 and household incomes well above the national median ($142,210). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 77381.
Area Profile
35,184
Population
$142,210
Median Income
+91% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.1/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 44.5 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 43.0% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 77381.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
0.9 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,040
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,699
Median Gross Rent
$450 K
Median Home Value
14
Bank Branches
$2.3 M 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 $142,210. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 14
vs. National Average
Median Income
+91% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
77382
3.4 mi
Pop: 40,170
$169,669
Walk: 7.8
77380
3.6 mi
Pop: 31,151
$84,468
Walk: 9.7
77389
3.8 mi
Pop: 44,545
$145,228
Walk: 6.6
77384
3.9 mi
Pop: 24,148
$103,745
77385
5.1 mi
Pop: 26,889
$112,798
77375
8.1 mi
Pop: 71,198
$95,813
Walk: 7.8
77388
8.3 mi
Pop: 52,910
$101,588
Walk: 8.4
77379
9.8 mi
Pop: 83,163
$110,712
Walk: 9.8
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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