Pauma Valley, CA 92061 solar market data
Updated May 17, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Pauma Valley 92061 has 492 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.91/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 54% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92061 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.35/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
42 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.02%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
13.6%
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
92061 by year
21 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 13 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92061
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 67 | 0 | 9.33 | $3.98 |
| 2 | COSMIC SOLAR | 34 | 1 | 12.78 | $3.38 |
| 3 | MHD STUDIO | 29 | 0 | 9.38 | $2.25 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 27 | 2 | 7.1 | $4.94 |
| 5 | SWELL ENERGY | 25 | 0 | — | — |
| 6 | TESLA | 25 | 0 | 8.24 | $5.12 |
| 7 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 20 | 0 | 5.91 | $3.71 |
| 8 | SOLAR PERMIT SPECIALISTS | 15 | 1 | 11.75 | $3.58 |
| 9 | PALOMAR SOLAR | 14 | 0 | 10.1 | $3.92 |
| 10 | GOLDEN WEST ENERGY | 12 | 0 | 3.76 | $3.49 |
| 11 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 9 | 0 | 6.79 | $3.11 |
| 12 | SOLARE ENERGY | 5 | 0 | 9.6 | $2.94 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92060 Palomar Mountain | 7.7 km | 27 | $4.66 | 37 |
| 92082 Valley Center | 8.0 km | 4,663 | $4.13 | 45 |
| 92059 Pala | 13.1 km | 208 | $4.01 | 41 |
| 92027 Escondido | 20.5 km | 6,260 | $4.35 | 56 |
| 92026 Escondido | 20.7 km | 7,122 | $4.10 | 53 |
| 92003 Bonsall | 21.4 km | 1,110 | $4.16 | 52 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92061
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER21.2%
LG ELECTRONICS15.5%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.0%
AXITEC4.9%
TRINA SOLAR4.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY27.3%
SMA AMERICA24.3%
SOLAREDGE22.9%
SUNPOWER7.3%
ABB4.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92061
How many solar installations are there in 92061?
SolarDNA counts 492 active solar installations in Pauma Valley 92061, 466 of them residential, with data through May 17, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92061?
The median residential system in 92061 cost $3.91 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.35/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92061?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 92061: too few recent installs (data runs through May 17, 2026).
Who installs solar in 92061?
BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR, COSMIC SOLAR, MHD STUDIO lead the 110 installers with systems in 92061. The full comp set is above.
Is 92061 a good market for solar sales?
92061 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 54% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.