Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78754
Opportunity Score
69
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78754 is an urban area. with a population of 31,410 and household incomes above the national median ($92,964). There are 10 solar installers operations in ZIP 78754.
Area Profile
31,410
Population
$92,964
Median Income
+25% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 34.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 29.1% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78754.
10
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
3.2 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
1.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 76.9% of the relevant market in ZIP 78754 (10 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,920
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,704
Median Gross Rent
$320 K
Median Home Value
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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Solar Installers
- 10
- Related Businesses
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+25% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
78753
3.0 mi
Pop: 58,449
$62,334
78724
4.7 mi
Pop: 29,326
$76,906
Walk: 8.4
78752
4.8 mi
Pop: 22,261
$66,404
Walk: 16.5
78723
4.8 mi
Pop: 36,307
$87,978
Walk: 12.8
78758
5.1 mi
Pop: 50,592
$69,019
78757
6.5 mi
Pop: 24,327
$104,946
Walk: 13.8
78660
6.5 mi
Pop: 118,437
$109,522
78721
6.6 mi
Pop: 10,728
$103,285
Walk: 12.9
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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