Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78520
Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78520 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 63,337 and household incomes below the national median ($47,331). There are 6 solar installers operations in ZIP 78520.
Area Profile
63,337
Population
$47,331
Median Income
-37% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 31.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 13.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78520.
6
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
0.9 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.5 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 66.7% of the relevant market in ZIP 78520 (6 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$940
2BR Fair Market Rent
$842
Median Gross Rent
$130 K
Median Home Value
13
Bank Branches
$920 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 6
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 13
vs. National Average
Median Income
-37% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
78575
5.0 mi
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78526
7.2 mi
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$68,143
Walk: 6.5
78586
12.3 mi
Pop: 49,103
$44,158
Walk: 7.3
78567
14.3 mi
Pop: 405
78521
16.0 mi
Pop: 87,860
$41,276
Walk: 6.9
78566
16.4 mi
Pop: 24,927
$64,385
Walk: 6.9
78578
17.7 mi
Pop: 10,231
$52,041
Walk: 7.7
78559
23.0 mi
Pop: 12,752
$48,117
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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