Solar Installers Market: ZIP 97127
Opportunity Score
86
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 97127 is an suburban area. with a population of 4,428 and household incomes above the national median ($96,419).
Area Profile
4,428
Population
$96,419
Median Income
+29% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 34.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 10.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,830
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,144
Median Gross Rent
$380 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+29% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
97114
4.7 mi
Pop: 5,136
$87,560
97115
6.2 mi
Pop: 3,916
$114,107
97111
6.3 mi
Pop: 4,285
$95,121
97132
10.1 mi
Pop: 31,715
$95,150
Walk: 12.7
97137
11.4 mi
Pop: 1,126
$104,643
Walk: 4.5
97128
12.0 mi
Pop: 38,625
$72,055
Walk: 13.4
97148
13.0 mi
Pop: 3,125
$97,150
Walk: 7.7
97101
13.5 mi
Pop: 3,945
$105,061
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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