Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78253
Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78253 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 67,578 and household incomes well above the national median ($104,260). There are 6 solar installers operations in ZIP 78253.
Area Profile
67,578
Population
$104,260
Median Income
+40% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.2/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 32.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 26.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78253.
6
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
0.9 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,750
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,557
Median Gross Rent
$330 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$92 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 $104,260. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 6
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
+40% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
78254
5.9 mi
Pop: 78,865
$115,823
Walk: 8.8
78245
6.2 mi
Pop: 91,388
$87,890
Walk: 8.7
78066
7.4 mi
Pop: 387
$92,813
78251
7.7 mi
Pop: 61,683
$78,025
Walk: 11.1
78250
8.8 mi
Pop: 57,849
$80,289
Walk: 10.6
78009
10.0 mi
Pop: 9,494
$102,724
78023
10.7 mi
Pop: 28,585
$129,701
Walk: 5.2
78039
11.4 mi
Pop: 2,311
$74,013
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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