Typical home: Worth it

Solar in Haltom City, TX

With Oncor's electricity at about 17.9¢ per kWh and 1,542 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Haltom City home today: about a 12.5-year payback.

Payback, typical home
12.5 yrsTexas: 14 yrs
25-year net
$16,952after paying $12,530
Sun
1,542kWh per kW per year
Electricity
17.9¢1% below U.S. average

A typical Haltom City home, by the numbers

UtilityOncor
Electricity use1,106 kWh a month
Best-value system4.3 kW, about 10 panels, 6,632 kWh a year (50% of use)
Cost$12,530
First-year savings$987
Payback12.5 years
Exported powerNo statewide net metering (Texas rule)

Cash purchase, no federal credit, 2.9% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.

Solar production per kW in Haltom City

kWh per kW each month, south-facing at 20° tilt. PVWatts v8 with local typical-year weather.

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PeriodValue
Jan108
Feb102
Mar126
Apr136
May147
Jun143
Jul158
Aug151
Sep142
Oct122
Nov108
Dec99

Homes in Haltom City

Owner-occupied homes
51%
Single-family detached
59%
Median home value
$219k
Median year built
1978
Population
45,767
Roofs suitable for solar†
84%

Census ACS 2020–2024. †Share of 11,475 buildings Google Project Sunroof rated technically suitable (2019 snapshot).

Installers working in Haltom City

Public installation records for Texas don't name installers, so we can't rank local companies here. Browse installers in Texas.

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Questions about solar in Haltom City

Is solar worth it in Haltom City, TX?

For a typical home in Haltom City, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 4.3 kW system costs about $12,530 after state incentives, saves about $987 in year one and pays back in about 12.5 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.

How much solar power does a system produce in Haltom City?

About 1,542 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 1% more than the Texas average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.

Who is the electric utility in Haltom City?

Most homes in Haltom City are served by Oncor, at about 17.9¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by Denton County Electric Cooperative, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc (TX), United Electric Cooperative Service.

How much do solar panels cost in Haltom City?

A fair cash price is around $2.60 per watt before incentives, so about $12,530 for a 4.3 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.

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Data: PVWatts (National Laboratory of the Rockies), EIA-861 2025 adjusted to 2026, U.S. Census ACS, LBNL Tracking the Sun, state policy research as of October 2026.