Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78640
Opportunity Score
74
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78640 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 71,460 and household incomes above the national median ($88,533). There are 27 solar installers operations in ZIP 78640.
Area Profile
71,460
Population
$88,533
Median Income
+19% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.6/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 33.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 18.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78640.
27
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
3.8 per 10K residents
7
Roofing Contractors
1.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 79.4% of the relevant market in ZIP 78640 (27 vs. 7 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,950
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,572
Median Gross Rent
$290 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$510 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 27
- Related Businesses
- 7
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+19% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.9 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
78610
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78656
6.3 mi
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78652
10.0 mi
Pop: 5,012
$118,750
78747
10.5 mi
Pop: 21,757
$86,456
Walk: 4.4
78748
11.4 mi
Pop: 54,942
$107,652
Walk: 10.7
78655
12.4 mi
Pop: 3,687
$48,409
78644
13.2 mi
Pop: 20,599
$72,155
Walk: 7.5
78739
13.4 mi
Pop: 20,850
$222,552
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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