Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78746
Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78746 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 28,268 and household incomes well above the national median ($183,028). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 78746.
Area Profile
28,268
Population
$183,028
Median Income
+145% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 42.4 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 57.3% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78746.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.1 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
1.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 42.9% of the relevant market in ZIP 78746 (3 vs. 4 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,460
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,097
Median Gross Rent
$1.4 M
Median Home Value
24
Bank Branches
$4.5 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 24
vs. National Average
Median Income
+145% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
78703
3.0 mi
Pop: 22,484
$144,637
Walk: 14.1
78735
4.5 mi
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$126,216
Walk: 7.1
78731
4.6 mi
Pop: 27,136
$102,886
Walk: 13.2
78704
4.8 mi
Pop: 50,479
$97,160
Walk: 14.3
78705
4.9 mi
Pop: 32,937
$30,336
Walk: 15.8
78701
5.0 mi
Pop: 11,114
$154,867
78756
5.1 mi
Pop: 9,844
$97,149
Walk: 15.6
78730
5.1 mi
Pop: 9,669
$146,450
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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