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Food Truck Market: ZIP 97117

Opportunity Score

53 / 100 Fair

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 97117 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 7.3/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 97117 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 982 and household incomes well above the national median ($121,818).

Area Profile

982

Population

$121,818

Median Income

+63% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

7.3/20

Foot Traffic

Car-Dependent

Median Age: 36.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 23.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.

$1,857

Median Gross Rent

$650 K

Median Home Value

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.