Santa Monica, CA 90403 solar market data
Updated May 21, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Monica 90403 has 249 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.48/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 39 — higher than 29% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90403 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.22/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
39 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.01%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
15.3%
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
90403 by year
17 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 26 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90403
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 23 | 1 | 5.83 | $4.90 |
| 2 | SUNPOWER | 15 | 0 | 6.13 | $4.66 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 12 | 0 | 12.68 | $4.56 |
| 4 | EMPOWER CONSTRUCTION | 10 | 0 | 33.7 | $6.01 |
| 5 | PCS ENERGY | 10 | 0 | 30.74 | $4.00 |
| 6 | VERENGO | 8 | 0 | 4.68 | $4.89 |
| 7 | GOLDEN ENERGY | 6 | 0 | 2.37 | $11.70 |
| 8 | LA SOLAR GROUP | 6 | 0 | 5.87 | $3.66 |
| 9 | PERMACITY | 6 | 0 | 1.97 | — |
| 10 | SOLAR FORWARD | 6 | 0 | 5.2 | $4.09 |
| 11 | XERO SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 5.84 | $6.60 |
| 12 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 5 | 0 | 5.46 | $8.10 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90402 Santa Monica | 1.2 km | 570 | $4.56 | 40 |
| 90401 Santa Monica | 1.2 km | 61 | $4.37 | 38 |
| 90404 Santa Monica | 1.8 km | 200 | $4.20 | 40 |
| 90405 Santa Monica | 2.8 km | 784 | $4.39 | 46 |
| 90272 Pacific Palisades | 3.8 km | 426 | $4.98 | 37 |
| 90025 Los Angeles | 4.4 km | 141 | $4.78 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Monica
Equipment
What gets installed in 90403
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER18.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA9.8%
CSI SOLAR7.4%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP7.4%
LG ELECTRONICS7.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY36.3%
SOLAREDGE17.3%
SUNPOWER15.6%
SMA AMERICA11.0%
POWER-ONE5.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90403
How many solar installations are there in 90403?
SolarDNA counts 249 active solar installations in Santa Monica 90403, 240 of them residential, with data through May 21, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90403?
The median residential system in 90403 cost $4.48 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.22/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90403?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 90403: too few recent installs (data runs through May 21, 2026).
Who installs solar in 90403?
TESLA, SUNPOWER, SUNRUN lead the 100 installers with systems in 90403. The full comp set is above.
Is 90403 a good market for solar sales?
90403 scores 39 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 29% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.