Escondido, CA 92027 solar market data
Updated March 30, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Escondido 92027 has 6,260 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.35/W, installations up 31.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 56 — higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 98% of zips
Versus California
How 92027 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.08/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
56 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.28%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.5%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 252–340 installs (midpoint 296)
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
92027 by year
257 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 196 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92027
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 1,310 | 114 | 5.42 | $4.64 |
| 2 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 617 | 0 | 7.31 | $4.13 |
| 3 | TESLA | 453 | 7 | 6.82 | $5.12 |
| 4 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 223 | 0 | 5.76 | $4.12 |
| 5 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 194 | 16 | 4.98 | $4.73 |
| 6 | SUNPOWER | 187 | 0 | 8.05 | $4.22 |
| 7 | INFINITY ENERGY | 109 | 0 | 4.65 | $4.60 |
| 8 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 107 | 0 | 5.74 | $4.20 |
| 9 | PALOMAR SOLAR | 103 | 3 | 7.06 | $3.59 |
| 10 | STELLAR SOLAR | 102 | 4 | 6.51 | $4.04 |
| 11 | ALIVE INDUSTRIES | 94 | 5 | 9.8 | $3.68 |
| 12 | SUNGEVITY | 85 | 0 | 6.15 | $4.29 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92025 Escondido | 3.6 km | 4,508 | $4.23 | 46 |
| 92026 Escondido | 4.9 km | 7,122 | $4.10 | 53 |
| 92029 Escondido | 7.9 km | 4,360 | $4.17 | 46 |
| 92069 San Marcos | 11.0 km | 5,441 | $4.23 | 51 |
| 92078 San Marcos | 12.6 km | 6,520 | $4.13 | 61 |
| 92127 San Diego | 12.7 km | 8,226 | $3.82 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Escondido
Equipment
What gets installed in 92027
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.2%
SUNPOWER13.5%
LG ELECTRONICS13.2%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY6.4%
CSI SOLAR5.4%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE37.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY28.1%
SUNPOWER8.2%
SMA AMERICA6.9%
ABB3.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92027
How many solar installations are there in 92027?
SolarDNA counts 6,260 active solar installations in Escondido 92027, 6,204 of them residential, with data through March 30, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92027?
The median residential system in 92027 cost $4.35 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.08/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 92027?
Installations in 92027 are up 31.1%: 257 in the trailing twelve months versus 196 before.
Who installs solar in 92027?
SUNRUN, BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR, TESLA lead the 455 installers with systems in 92027. The full comp set is above.
Is 92027 a good market for solar sales?
92027 scores 56 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).