Santa Monica, CA 90401 solar market data
Updated April 28, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Monica 90401 has 61 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.37/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 38 — higher than 26% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90401 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.10/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
38 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
19.7%
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
Growth & pricing
90401 by year
6 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 3 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90401
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEM | 7 | 0 | 37 | — |
| 2 | TESLA | 5 | 0 | 6.13 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 4 | 1 | 115.14 | $4.07 |
| 4 | EMPOWER CONSTRUCTION | 4 | 0 | 13.03 | $6.93 |
| 5 | MARTIFER SOLAR USA | 4 | 0 | 47.66 | $5.76 |
| 6 | ECOFORCE SOLUTIONS DBA ECOFORCE SOLUTIONS | 3 | 2 | 24.72 | $2.33 |
| 7 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOLAR ENERGY | 3 | 0 | 6.96 | $8.44 |
| 8 | ALL VALLEY SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 18.78 | $5.18 |
| 9 | SUNRUN | 2 | 1 | 38.71 | — |
| 10 | BLUE SKY ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 151.69 | $2.93 |
| 11 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR INTEGRATORS | 2 | 0 | 74 | $3.13 |
| 12 | PROMISE ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 28.15 | $4.15 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90403 Santa Monica | 1.2 km | 249 | $4.48 | 39 |
| 90404 Santa Monica | 1.9 km | 200 | $4.20 | 40 |
| 90405 Santa Monica | 1.9 km | 784 | $4.39 | 46 |
| 90402 Santa Monica | 2.2 km | 570 | $4.56 | 40 |
| 90291 Venice | 3.6 km | 423 | $5.10 | 37 |
| 90272 Pacific Palisades | 4.7 km | 426 | $4.98 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Monica
Equipment
What gets installed in 90401
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER17.9%
CSI SOLAR7.7%
PHONO SOLAR TECHNOLOGY7.7%
KYOCERA SOLAR5.1%
LG ELECTRONICS5.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE29.4%
SMA AMERICA23.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY11.8%
SUNPOWER9.8%
FRONIUS USA3.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90401
How many solar installations are there in 90401?
SolarDNA counts 61 active solar installations in Santa Monica 90401, 24 of them residential, with data through April 28, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90401?
The median residential system in 90401 cost $4.37 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.10/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90401?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 90401: too few recent installs (data runs through April 28, 2026).
Who installs solar in 90401?
STEM, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 29 installers with systems in 90401. The full comp set is above.
Is 90401 a good market for solar sales?
90401 scores 38 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 26% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.