Solar Installers Market: ZIP 79849
Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 79849 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 13,582 and household incomes below the national median ($45,067).
Area Profile
13,582
Population
$45,067
Median Income
-40% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
4.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 28.1 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 2.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,040
2BR Fair Market Rent
$878
Median Gross Rent
$100 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
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
vs. National Average
Median Income
-40% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-6.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
79836
3.2 mi
Pop: 7,481
$56,052
79927
5.5 mi
Pop: 43,126
$51,735
Walk: 8.0
79838
8.7 mi
Pop: 4,813
$43,413
79907
10.8 mi
Pop: 47,850
$41,901
Walk: 12.4
79928
12.5 mi
Pop: 82,792
$73,704
Walk: 4.0
79936
14.5 mi
Pop: 104,427
$64,958
Walk: 12.5
79915
14.6 mi
Pop: 34,731
$35,938
Walk: 12.6
79935
14.7 mi
Pop: 19,073
$65,000
Walk: 13.9
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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