Solar Installers Market: ZIP 97019
Opportunity Score
86
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 97019 is an urban area. with a population of 3,332 and household incomes well above the national median ($107,604).
Area Profile
3,332
Population
$107,604
Median Income
+44% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 42.1 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 31.8% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,060
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,809
Median Gross Rent
$670 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Oregon
- 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.
- The median income here is $107,604. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+44% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
97055
8.7 mi
Pop: 20,131
$105,696
Walk: 8.8
97009
10.6 mi
Pop: 7,877
$109,286
98671
10.6 mi
Pop: 23,669
$104,498
Walk: 8.4
97011
12.5 mi
Pop: 769
$96,486
97060
12.8 mi
Pop: 21,788
$84,164
Walk: 11.2
97022
12.9 mi
Pop: 3,172
$76,649
97080
13.8 mi
Pop: 47,548
$96,218
Walk: 11.4
97030
16.8 mi
Pop: 38,471
$61,793
Walk: 15.3
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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