Hawthorne, CA 90250 solar market data
Updated April 23, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Hawthorne 90250 has 1,315 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.76/W, installations up 31.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 90% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90250 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.49/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
22.9%
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: 136–184 installs (midpoint 160)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
90250 by year
139 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 106 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90250
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 268 | 26 | 5.38 | $4.64 |
| 2 | TESLA | 241 | 5 | 4.6 | $5.12 |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 41 | 6 | 6.01 | $4.57 |
| 4 | XERO SOLAR | 22 | 1 | 34.63 | $3.36 |
| 5 | SUNPOWER | 22 | 0 | 29.16 | $4.22 |
| 6 | VERENGO | 22 | 0 | 4.81 | $4.57 |
| 7 | BRIGHT OPS | 19 | 13 | 5.93 | $3.86 |
| 8 | SOUTH WEST BUILDERS | 17 | 3 | 4.83 | $7.77 |
| 9 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 17 | 0 | 11.38 | $2.95 |
| 10 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 16 | 0 | 5.86 | $3.88 |
| 11 | ESP CONTRACTING | 13 | 0 | 5.08 | $4.27 |
| 12 | PFMG SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 118.55 | $1.13 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90304 Inglewood | 2.8 km | 221 | $4.65 | 38 |
| 90260 Lawndale | 2.9 km | 337 | $4.66 | 38 |
| 90303 Inglewood | 3.0 km | 321 | $4.91 | 37 |
| 90249 Gardena | 3.2 km | 928 | $4.72 | 36 |
| 90301 Inglewood | 4.6 km | 330 | $4.25 | 40 |
| 90504 Torrance | 5.2 km | 925 | $4.34 | 44 |
Same city
Other zips in Hawthorne
Equipment
What gets installed in 90250
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.2%
KYOCERA SOLAR8.6%
CSI SOLAR6.1%
JINKO SOLAR5.5%
TRINA SOLAR5.5%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE39.4%
ENPHASE ENERGY26.3%
ABB10.0%
TESLA4.7%
SMA AMERICA4.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90250
How many solar installations are there in 90250?
SolarDNA counts 1,315 active solar installations in Hawthorne 90250, 1,251 of them residential, with data through April 23, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90250?
The median residential system in 90250 cost $4.76 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.49/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90250?
Installations in 90250 are up 31.1%: 139 in the trailing twelve months versus 106 before.
Who installs solar in 90250?
SUNRUN, TESLA, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 278 installers with systems in 90250. The full comp set is above.
Is 90250 a good market for solar sales?
90250 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 90% of U.S. zip markets).