Chicago, IL 60618 solar market data
Updated September 4, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60618 has 230 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 49% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60618 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
42 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.20%
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
Growth & pricing
60618 by year
27 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 41 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60618
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 16 | 7 | 10.25 | — |
| 2 | CERTASUN | 12 | 4 | 9.68 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 4 | 3 | 9.17 | — |
| 4 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 4 | 2 | 6.04 | — |
| 5 | EARTH WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY | 4 | 2 | 12.17 | — |
| 6 | SUNRUN | 4 | 2 | 10.37 | — |
| 7 | WINDFREE WIND & SOLAR ENERGY | 3 | 2 | 44.55 | — |
| 8 | WINDFREE SOLAR | 3 | 1 | 9.21 | — |
| 9 | SIGE ELECTRIC | 2 | 0 | 5.43 | — |
| 10 | TRON SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 7.75 | — |
| 11 | AILEY SOLAR ELECTRIC | 1 | 1 | 8.17 | — |
| 12 | ION SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 6.02 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60618
How many solar installations are there in 60618?
SolarDNA counts 230 active solar installations in Chicago 60618, 227 of them residential, with data through September 4, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60618?
Not enough priced systems in 60618 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60618?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60618: too few recent installs (data runs through September 4, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60618?
FRESH COAST SOLAR, CERTASUN, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 16 installers with systems in 60618. The full comp set is above.
Is 60618 a good market for solar sales?
60618 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 49% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.