Gardena, CA 90249 solar market data
Updated April 28, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Gardena 90249 has 928 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.72/W, installations down 20.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 36 — higher than 15% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90249 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.45/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
36 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
13.4%
state 12.7%
Statewide momentum
▲ 1.1%
residential solar added in California, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
2.3M systems
30.9% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Next-12-month outlook: 64–78 installs (midpoint 71)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
90249 by year
79 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 99 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90249
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 262 | 23 | 5.52 | $5.30 |
| 2 | SCS | 71 | 0 | 2.03 | $4.94 |
| 3 | TESLA | 70 | 2 | 5.02 | $5.12 |
| 4 | CSS CONSTRUCTION | 49 | 0 | 2.7 | $4.44 |
| 5 | PETERSENDEAN | 41 | 0 | 2.37 | $2.72 |
| 6 | SUNPOWER | 37 | 10 | 3.79 | $4.72 |
| 7 | S C S | 19 | 4 | 1.91 | $8.16 |
| 8 | SUNGEVITY | 17 | 0 | 4.85 | $3.83 |
| 9 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 16 | 0 | 15.35 | $3.24 |
| 10 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 14 | 1 | 5.1 | $5.19 |
| 11 | ESP CONTRACTING | 13 | 0 | 4.8 | $4.39 |
| 12 | VERENGO | 12 | 0 | 5.13 | $3.80 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90247 Gardena | 2.3 km | 661 | $4.48 | 41 |
| 90250 Hawthorne | 3.2 km | 1,315 | $4.76 | 50 |
| 90260 Lawndale | 3.2 km | 337 | $4.66 | 38 |
| 90504 Torrance | 3.3 km | 925 | $4.34 | 44 |
| 90248 Gardena | 4.2 km | 325 | $4.84 | 37 |
| 90303 Inglewood | 4.4 km | 321 | $4.91 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in Gardena
Equipment
What gets installed in 90249
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.0%
TRINA SOLAR12.9%
JINKO SOLAR10.9%
AXITEC6.0%
CSI SOLAR5.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY43.2%
SOLAREDGE37.1%
TESLA4.7%
ABB4.0%
SMA AMERICA2.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90249
How many solar installations are there in 90249?
SolarDNA counts 928 active solar installations in Gardena 90249, 902 of them residential, with data through April 28, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90249?
The median residential system in 90249 cost $4.72 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.45/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90249?
Installations in 90249 are down 20.2%: 79 in the trailing twelve months versus 99 before.
Who installs solar in 90249?
SUNRUN, SCS, TESLA lead the 172 installers with systems in 90249. The full comp set is above.
Is 90249 a good market for solar sales?
90249 scores 36 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 15% of U.S. zip markets).