Santa Monica, CA 90404 solar market data
Updated April 29, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Monica 90404 has 200 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.20/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90404 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.07/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
40 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.01%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
16.5%
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
90404 by year
15 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 19 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90404
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNGEVITY | 22 | 0 | 2.08 | $6.42 |
| 2 | TESLA | 10 | 2 | 4.6 | $5.62 |
| 3 | SOLAR FORWARD | 10 | 0 | 16.19 | $3.55 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 9 | 1 | 11.02 | $5.18 |
| 5 | XERO SOLAR | 9 | 0 | 14.79 | $3.99 |
| 6 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR INTEGRATORS | 8 | 0 | 54.43 | $2.77 |
| 7 | STEM | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| 8 | SUNPOWER | 8 | 0 | 26.41 | $4.04 |
| 9 | PERMACITY | 5 | 0 | 13.57 | $8.16 |
| 10 | EMPOWER CONSTRUCTION | 4 | 0 | 11.46 | $8.60 |
| 11 | JNA SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 2.04 | $3.63 |
| 12 | PROMISE ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 53.38 | $4.12 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90403 Santa Monica | 1.8 km | 249 | $4.48 | 39 |
| 90405 Santa Monica | 1.9 km | 784 | $4.39 | 46 |
| 90401 Santa Monica | 1.9 km | 61 | $4.37 | 38 |
| 90402 Santa Monica | 2.9 km | 570 | $4.56 | 40 |
| 90025 Los Angeles | 3.0 km | 141 | $4.78 | 37 |
| 90291 Venice | 3.8 km | 423 | $5.10 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Monica
Equipment
What gets installed in 90404
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER16.0%
NINGBO SOLAR ELECTRIC POWER10.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA10.1%
CSI SOLAR6.5%
TRINA SOLAR5.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.8%
SOLAREDGE20.0%
SMA AMERICA11.1%
SUNPOWER9.5%
FRONIUS USA4.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90404
How many solar installations are there in 90404?
SolarDNA counts 200 active solar installations in Santa Monica 90404, 142 of them residential, with data through April 29, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90404?
The median residential system in 90404 cost $4.20 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.07/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 90404?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 90404: too few recent installs (data runs through April 29, 2026).
Who installs solar in 90404?
SUNGEVITY, TESLA, SOLAR FORWARD lead the 84 installers with systems in 90404. The full comp set is above.
Is 90404 a good market for solar sales?
90404 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.