Chicago, IL 60657 solar market data
Updated January 26, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60657 has 58 solar installations at a median installed cost of $7.80/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 31 — higher than 4% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60657 compares with the state
Installed cost
$1.24/W above
state median $6.56/W
Market score
31 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.05%
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
60657 by year
8 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 14 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60657
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EARTH WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY | 2 | 1 | 25.89 | — |
| 2 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 7.98 | — |
| 3 | CERTASUN | 2 | 0 | 6.79 | — |
| 4 | WINDSOLEIL | 1 | 1 | 14.62 | — |
| 5 | SOLAR POOL HEAT | 1 | 0 | 2.76 | $7.80 |
| 6 | SUNRUN | 1 | 0 | 6.4 | — |
Equipment
What gets installed in 60657
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
RITEK100.0%
Inverters
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60657
How many solar installations are there in 60657?
SolarDNA counts 58 active solar installations in Chicago 60657, 57 of them residential, with data through January 26, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60657?
The median residential system in 60657 cost $7.80 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $1.24/W above the Illinois median.
Is solar growing in 60657?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60657: too few recent installs (data runs through January 26, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60657?
EARTH WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY, FRESH COAST SOLAR, CERTASUN lead the 6 installers with systems in 60657. The full comp set is above.
Is 60657 a good market for solar sales?
60657 scores 31 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 4% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.