Santa Cruz, CA 95060 solar market data
Updated April 13, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Cruz 95060 has 3,499 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.80/W, installations up 7.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95060 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.54/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
48 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.15%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
11.4%
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: 209–255 installs (midpoint 232)
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
95060 by year
223 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 207 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95060
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLTERRA SOLAR | 1,042 | 48 | 5.34 | $4.62 |
| 2 | TESLA | 301 | 5 | 7.09 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 277 | 11 | 6 | $5.99 |
| 4 | SANDBAR SOLAR | 194 | 0 | 13.23 | $4.36 |
| 5 | SUNRUN | 185 | 21 | 7.34 | $4.42 |
| 6 | DAY ONE SOLAR | 131 | 8 | 8.42 | $4.37 |
| 7 | RGS ENERGY | 104 | 0 | 5.83 | $6.51 |
| 8 | SANDBAR | 73 | 44 | 7.58 | $6.27 |
| 9 | INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEMS | 45 | 0 | 5.62 | $8.14 |
| 10 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 41 | 1 | 5.42 | $5.23 |
| 11 | SUNPOWER | 39 | 0 | 41.28 | $4.40 |
| 12 | SOLCON SOLAR | 33 | 0 | 4.98 | $5.29 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95041 Mount Hermon | 6.0 km | 18 | $4.44 | 38 |
| 95018 Felton | 6.4 km | 344 | $4.89 | 37 |
| 95064 Santa Cruz | 6.8 km | 36 | $4.83 | 36 |
| 95005 Ben Lomond | 6.9 km | 484 | $4.78 | 26 |
| 95017 Davenport | 8.4 km | 50 | $4.61 | 37 |
| 95007 Brookdale | 8.4 km | 32 | $7.60 | 29 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Cruz
Equipment
What gets installed in 95060
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS19.8%
SUNPOWER13.5%
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA7.6%
REC SOLAR7.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA5.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY48.5%
SOLAREDGE13.0%
SMA AMERICA11.7%
SUNPOWER10.6%
FRONIUS USA3.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95060
How many solar installations are there in 95060?
SolarDNA counts 3,499 active solar installations in Santa Cruz 95060, 3,383 of them residential, with data through April 13, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95060?
The median residential system in 95060 cost $4.80 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.54/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95060?
Installations in 95060 are up 7.7%: 223 in the trailing twelve months versus 207 before.
Who installs solar in 95060?
ALLTERRA SOLAR, TESLA, SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES lead the 251 installers with systems in 95060. The full comp set is above.
Is 95060 a good market for solar sales?
95060 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets).