Chicago, IL 60617 solar market data
Updated September 18, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60617 has 333 solar installations, installations down 6.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60617 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.30%
of 112.7K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▲ 23.1%
residential solar added in Illinois, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
136.9K systems
4.0% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Next-12-month outlook: 48–58 installs (midpoint 53)
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
60617 by year
55 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 59 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60617
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 70 | 35 | 8.6 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 10 | 4 | 5.57 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 7 | 5 | 7.18 | — |
| 4 | MIDWEST SOLUTIONS | 3 | 3 | 10.34 | — |
| 5 | REVOLUTION ENERGY SYSTEMS | 3 | 2 | 5.45 | — |
| 6 | TRON SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 6.28 | — |
| 7 | ION DEVELOPER | 1 | 1 | 3.44 | — |
| 8 | ION SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 3.87 | — |
| 9 | JDK ACQUISITIONS | 1 | 1 | 11.48 | — |
| 10 | LGCY POWER | 1 | 1 | 6.15 | — |
| 11 | FREE WORLD | 1 | 0 | 8.91 | — |
| 12 | FREE WORLD SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 7.82 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60617
How many solar installations are there in 60617?
SolarDNA counts 333 active solar installations in Chicago 60617, 332 of them residential, with data through September 18, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60617?
Not enough priced systems in 60617 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60617?
Installations in 60617 are down 6.8%: 55 in the trailing twelve months versus 59 before.
Who installs solar in 60617?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 14 installers with systems in 60617. The full comp set is above.
Is 60617 a good market for solar sales?
60617 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.