Waltham, MA 02453 solar market data
Updated November 24, 2023Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Waltham 02453 has 337 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.23/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02453 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.06/W above
state median $4.17/W
Market score
46 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.24%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.5%
state 3.1%
Statewide momentum
▲ 22.8%
residential solar added in Massachusetts, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
233.7K systems
13.3% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
02453 by year
25 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 25 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02453
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 69 | 9 | 7 | $3.67 |
| 2 | TESLA | 51 | 0 | 6.45 | $5.10 |
| 3 | TRINITY SOLAR | 30 | 0 | 6.32 | $3.76 |
| 4 | BOSTON SOLAR | 16 | 4 | 19.17 | $4.13 |
| 5 | 1ST LIGHT ENERGY | 13 | 0 | 5.51 | $4.14 |
| 6 | ROOF DIAGNOSTICS SOLAR | 11 | 0 | 4.63 | $4.70 |
| 7 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 7.82 | $4.03 |
| 8 | SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY | 8 | 0 | 7.6 | $3.61 |
| 9 | NEXT STEP LIVING | 7 | 0 | 4.59 | $7.41 |
| 10 | NUWATT ENERGY | 6 | 1 | 8.88 | $3.13 |
| 11 | SUNGEVITY | 6 | 0 | 3.95 | $4.17 |
| 12 | GREAT SKY SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 8.2 | $3.04 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02465 West Newton | 1.8 km | 278 | $4.06 | 47 |
| 02460 Newtonville | 2.4 km | 143 | $4.27 | 45 |
| 02466 Auburndale | 2.7 km | 115 | $4.05 | 46 |
| 02452 Waltham | 3.4 km | 199 | $4.02 | 47 |
| 02451 Waltham | 3.9 km | 452 | $4.04 | 48 |
| 02458 Newton | 3.9 km | 138 | $4.40 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Waltham
Equipment
What gets installed in 02453
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
TRINA SOLAR21.9%
LG ELECTRONICS16.5%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.2%
JINKO SOLAR8.8%
SUNPOWER6.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE64.4%
ENPHASE ENERGY15.5%
POWER-ONE4.7%
DELTA ELECTRONICS3.6%
SMA AMERICA3.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02453
How many solar installations are there in 02453?
SolarDNA counts 337 active solar installations in Waltham 02453, 319 of them residential, with data through November 24, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 02453?
The median residential system in 02453 cost $4.23 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.06/W above the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02453?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02453: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 24, 2023).
Who installs solar in 02453?
SUNRUN, TESLA, TRINITY SOLAR lead the 73 installers with systems in 02453. The full comp set is above.
Is 02453 a good market for solar sales?
02453 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.