Cathedral City, CA 92234 solar market data
Updated May 6, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Cathedral City 92234 has 6,623 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.17/W, installations up 5.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92234 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.09/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.29%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
18.4%
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: 444–542 installs (midpoint 493)
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
92234 by year
480 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 456 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92234
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 1,411 | 170 | 9.34 | $4.37 |
| 2 | RENOVA ENERGY | 1,066 | 25 | 10.35 | $4.07 |
| 3 | SUNGEVITY | 376 | 0 | 7.99 | $4.21 |
| 4 | TESLA | 341 | 11 | 7.46 | $5.10 |
| 5 | SOLCIUS | 253 | 0 | 6.02 | $1.53 |
| 6 | INFINITY ENERGY | 181 | 0 | 8.55 | $4.35 |
| 7 | HOT PURPLE ENERGY | 169 | 9 | 9.46 | $3.38 |
| 8 | BRIGHT OPS | 165 | 19 | 9.89 | $4.04 |
| 9 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 153 | 17 | 9.62 | $3.66 |
| 10 | SUNLOGIX ENERGY | 141 | 8 | 8.39 | $3.55 |
| 11 | EXO ENERGY | 112 | 12 | 9.83 | $3.89 |
| 12 | VERENGO | 107 | 0 | 6.8 | $4.57 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92264 Palm Springs | 4.7 km | 3,460 | $4.17 | 52 |
| 92270 Rancho Mirage | 6.5 km | 5,458 | $4.25 | 53 |
| 92262 Palm Springs | 7.2 km | 5,679 | $4.05 | 55 |
| 92263 Palm Springs | 8.4 km | 7 | $3.87 | 40 |
| 92276 Thousand Palms | 8.8 km | 17 | $5.10 | 34 |
| 92211 Palm Desert | 12.8 km | 3,988 | $4.01 | 55 |
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Other zips in Cathedral City
Equipment
What gets installed in 92234
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER21.2%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.7%
CSI SOLAR8.2%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY7.4%
TRINA SOLAR5.0%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE35.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY30.1%
SMA AMERICA8.3%
SUNPOWER7.8%
TESLA5.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92234
How many solar installations are there in 92234?
SolarDNA counts 6,623 active solar installations in Cathedral City 92234, 6,571 of them residential, with data through May 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92234?
The median residential system in 92234 cost $4.17 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.09/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92234?
Installations in 92234 are up 5.3%: 480 in the trailing twelve months versus 456 before.
Who installs solar in 92234?
SUNRUN, RENOVA ENERGY, SUNGEVITY lead the 402 installers with systems in 92234. The full comp set is above.
Is 92234 a good market for solar sales?
92234 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets).