Solar Panel Costs Near Auburn, WA (98002)
Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98002 is an urban area. with a population of 37,284 and household incomes above the national median ($77,714). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 98002.
Area Profile
37,284
Population
$77,714
Median Income
+4% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 35.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 12.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 98002.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.1 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
1.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 50.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 98002 (4 vs. 4 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,613
Median Gross Rent
$400 K
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$1.3 M deposits
Compare with Another ZIP
Side-by-side: opportunity score, income, walkability, competition, and rent.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Solar Installers
- 4
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 11
vs. National Average
Median Income
+4% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
Check Another Market
Or estimate costs with the SolarBreakeven calculator.
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits