Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78207
Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78207 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 54,128 and household incomes below the national median ($30,655). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 78207.
Area Profile
54,128
Population
$30,655
Median Income
-59% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 32.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 3.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78207.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
0.7 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,090
2BR Fair Market Rent
$857
Median Gross Rent
$93 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$32 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.
- Median income sits at $30,655. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
-59% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+4.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
78204
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Walk: 13.1
78225
2.4 mi
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Walk: 13.5
78205
2.7 mi
Pop: 1,653
$34,631
Walk: 14.1
78237
2.8 mi
Pop: 36,930
$40,233
Walk: 12.6
78201
3.2 mi
Pop: 43,426
$46,129
Walk: 15.0
78215
3.4 mi
Pop: 3,258
$82,128
Walk: 16.2
78212
3.7 mi
Pop: 26,670
$60,222
Walk: 15.3
78226
4.0 mi
Pop: 6,907
$32,340
Walk: 10.4
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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