Solar Installers Market: ZIP 90670
Opportunity Score
83
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 90670 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 18,255 and household incomes above the national median ($87,830). There are 25 solar installers operations in ZIP 90670.
Area Profile
18,255
Population
$87,830
Median Income
+18% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.7/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 39.4 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 16.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 90670.
25
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
13.7 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
1.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 89.3% of the relevant market in ZIP 90670 (25 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,640
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,908
Median Gross Rent
$620 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$530 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in California
- 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
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 25
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
+18% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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90606
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90605
3.1 mi
Pop: 39,224
$100,825
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90604
3.4 mi
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90639
3.8 mi
Pop: 1,714
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90602
4.0 mi
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90240
4.1 mi
Pop: 25,326
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Walk: 13.3
90660
4.3 mi
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Walk: 12.0
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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