Santa Monica, CA 90405 solar market data
Updated April 24, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Monica 90405 has 784 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.39/W, installations up 19.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90405 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.13/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
46 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
21.9%
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: 68–83 installs (midpoint 75)
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
90405 by year
68 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 57 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90405
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 85 | 1 | 5.32 | $5.10 |
| 2 | SOLAR FORWARD | 53 | 0 | 7.03 | $4.26 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 44 | 9 | 8.26 | $4.07 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 29 | 0 | 6.53 | $5.35 |
| 5 | XERO SOLAR | 21 | 1 | 6.11 | $6.18 |
| 6 | ALL VALLEY SOLAR | 17 | 1 | 6.88 | $7.48 |
| 7 | EMPOWER CONSTRUCTION | 15 | 0 | 20.54 | $6.63 |
| 8 | LA SOLAR GROUP | 15 | 0 | 6.22 | $3.55 |
| 9 | ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC | 11 | 0 | 4.01 | $8.04 |
| 10 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 11 | 0 | 5.53 | $4.31 |
| 11 | SUNGEVITY | 11 | 0 | 4.69 | $4.71 |
| 12 | AMERICAN SOLAR DIRECT | 9 | 0 | 4.45 | $6.00 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90404 Santa Monica | 1.9 km | 200 | $4.20 | 40 |
| 90401 Santa Monica | 1.9 km | 61 | $4.37 | 38 |
| 90291 Venice | 2.0 km | 423 | $5.10 | 37 |
| 90403 Santa Monica | 2.8 km | 249 | $4.48 | 39 |
| 90066 Los Angeles | 3.9 km | 724 | $4.90 | 39 |
| 90292 Marina Del Rey | 4.0 km | 44 | $4.92 | 35 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Monica
Equipment
What gets installed in 90405
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER18.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA13.2%
LG ELECTRONICS8.5%
REC GROUP5.0%
TESLA5.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.0%
SOLAREDGE19.8%
SUNPOWER13.7%
SMA AMERICA10.5%
FRONIUS USA4.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90405
How many solar installations are there in 90405?
SolarDNA counts 784 active solar installations in Santa Monica 90405, 763 of them residential, with data through April 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90405?
The median residential system in 90405 cost $4.39 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.13/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90405?
Installations in 90405 are up 19.3%: 68 in the trailing twelve months versus 57 before.
Who installs solar in 90405?
TESLA, SOLAR FORWARD, SUNRUN lead the 239 installers with systems in 90405. The full comp set is above.
Is 90405 a good market for solar sales?
90405 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets).