Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78724
Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78724 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 29,326 and household incomes above the national median ($76,906). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 78724.
Area Profile
29,326
Population
$76,906
Median Income
+3% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.4/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 32.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 17.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78724.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.0 per 10K residents
6
Roofing Contractors
2.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 33.3% of the relevant market in ZIP 78724 (3 vs. 6 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,860
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,454
Median Gross Rent
$300 K
Median Home Value
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Related Businesses
- 6
vs. National Average
Median Income
+3% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
78725
4.4 mi
Pop: 10,810
$102,819
Walk: 14.3
78742
4.5 mi
Pop: 638
$74,453
Walk: 8.4
78723
4.7 mi
Pop: 36,307
$87,978
Walk: 12.8
78754
4.7 mi
Pop: 31,410
$92,964
78721
4.8 mi
Pop: 10,728
$103,285
Walk: 12.9
78752
6.5 mi
Pop: 22,261
$66,404
Walk: 16.5
78722
6.7 mi
Pop: 6,576
$101,034
Walk: 15.1
78702
7.0 mi
Pop: 26,495
$101,304
Walk: 16.1
Check Another Market
Or estimate costs with the SolarBreakeven calculator.
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