Escondido, CA 92029 solar market data
Updated March 24, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Escondido 92029 has 4,360 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.17/W, installations down 12.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 71% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92029 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.10/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
46 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.19%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.0%
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: 122–150 installs (midpoint 136)
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
92029 by year
145 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 166 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92029
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 617 | 0 | 9.34 | $4.25 |
| 2 | SUNPOWER | 413 | 0 | 3.13 | $4.50 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 385 | 27 | 6.39 | $4.33 |
| 4 | TESLA | 273 | 11 | 7.19 | $5.12 |
| 5 | SUNSTREET ENERGY GROUP | 221 | 0 | 3.51 | $3.80 |
| 6 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 152 | 0 | 6.6 | $4.20 |
| 7 | VERENGO | 105 | 0 | 3.1 | $2.37 |
| 8 | STELLAR SOLAR | 98 | 2 | 7.92 | $4.04 |
| 9 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 94 | 0 | 7.67 | $4.17 |
| 10 | PALOMAR SOLAR | 65 | 1 | 10.76 | $3.62 |
| 11 | SUNLINE ENERGY | 61 | 7 | 6.97 | $3.63 |
| 12 | SOLARTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS | 58 | 0 | 8.32 | $3.69 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92025 Escondido | 4.6 km | 4,508 | $4.23 | 46 |
| 92127 San Diego | 7.3 km | 8,226 | $3.82 | 45 |
| 92078 San Marcos | 7.5 km | 6,520 | $4.13 | 61 |
| 92027 Escondido | 7.9 km | 6,260 | $4.35 | 56 |
| 92026 Escondido | 8.0 km | 7,122 | $4.10 | 53 |
| 92069 San Marcos | 8.1 km | 5,441 | $4.23 | 51 |
Same city
Other zips in Escondido
Equipment
What gets installed in 92029
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS22.4%
SUNPOWER21.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA13.1%
CSI SOLAR3.8%
KYOCERA SOLAR3.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.8%
SOLAREDGE26.2%
SUNPOWER13.0%
SMA AMERICA10.4%
TESLA2.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92029
How many solar installations are there in 92029?
SolarDNA counts 4,360 active solar installations in Escondido 92029, 4,286 of them residential, with data through March 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92029?
The median residential system in 92029 cost $4.17 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.10/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92029?
Installations in 92029 are down 12.7%: 145 in the trailing twelve months versus 166 before.
Who installs solar in 92029?
BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR, SUNPOWER, SUNRUN lead the 439 installers with systems in 92029. The full comp set is above.
Is 92029 a good market for solar sales?
92029 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 71% of U.S. zip markets).