Vista, CA 92081 solar market data
Updated March 19, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Vista 92081 has 3,078 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.20/W, installations down 8.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92081 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.07/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
46 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.14%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
4.9%
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: 144–176 installs (midpoint 160)
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
92081 by year
167 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 183 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92081
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 503 | 25 | 5.02 | $4.75 |
| 2 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 224 | 0 | 23.75 | $4.26 |
| 3 | TESLA | 209 | 6 | 7.3 | $5.12 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 139 | 0 | 4.22 | $4.22 |
| 5 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 124 | 0 | 5.64 | $4.12 |
| 6 | STELLAR SOLAR | 110 | 8 | 8.3 | $3.81 |
| 7 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 62 | 1 | 5.22 | $4.66 |
| 8 | SWELL ENERGY | 61 | 0 | 3.19 | $2.73 |
| 9 | SUNSTREET ENERGY GROUP | 46 | 0 | 2.24 | $3.80 |
| 10 | SUNGEVITY | 44 | 0 | 5.78 | $4.17 |
| 11 | ALOHA SOLAR POWER | 43 | 16 | 4.08 | $4.42 |
| 12 | KOTA CONSTRUCTION | 43 | 0 | 5.23 | $5.00 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92083 Vista | 3.8 km | 2,724 | $4.32 | 39 |
| 92056 Oceanside | 5.4 km | 5,937 | $4.28 | 47 |
| 92084 Vista | 5.6 km | 5,347 | $4.20 | 52 |
| 92010 Carlsbad | 5.6 km | 1,945 | $4.03 | 43 |
| 92069 San Marcos | 6.9 km | 5,441 | $4.23 | 51 |
| 92078 San Marcos | 7.2 km | 6,520 | $4.13 | 61 |
Same city
Other zips in Vista
Equipment
What gets installed in 92081
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.7%
SUNPOWER13.3%
LG ELECTRONICS13.0%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY6.3%
SILFAB SOLAR4.3%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE32.8%
ENPHASE ENERGY32.3%
SUNPOWER8.8%
SMA AMERICA6.5%
ABB3.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92081
How many solar installations are there in 92081?
SolarDNA counts 3,078 active solar installations in Vista 92081, 2,957 of them residential, with data through March 19, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92081?
The median residential system in 92081 cost $4.20 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.07/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92081?
Installations in 92081 are down 8.7%: 167 in the trailing twelve months versus 183 before.
Who installs solar in 92081?
SUNRUN, BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR, TESLA lead the 348 installers with systems in 92081. The full comp set is above.
Is 92081 a good market for solar sales?
92081 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets).