Small-town market profile · California
Bishop, CA area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Bishop area, each scored against other small-town markets.
- Population, 2025
- 18,158
- −4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 8,040
- Median household income
- $73,991
- Median home value
- $348,700
- Jobs located here
- 7,330
- Highest market score
- 74
- Real estate, #34 of 536 scored small-town markets
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What this means
An estimated 18,158 people live in the Bishop area, in 8,040 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Bishop area declined 4.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in the Bishop area is $73,991 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
Set against the U.S., households in the Bishop area spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (85).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Bishop area are for real estate businesses (74), hair salons (69) and insurance agencies (68). The Bishop area ranks #34 of 536 scored small-town markets for real estate businesses.
The Bishop area is made up of one county, Inyo County. For its number of households, the Bishop area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Bishop area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Bishop area with other small-town markets for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 74 | #34 of 536 | 12 | 14.9 | Index only | 270 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 69 | #59 of 538 | 12 | 14.9 | $653K | 152 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 68 | #113 of 537 | 5 | 6.2 | $3.1M | 246 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 67 | #74 of 535 | 10 | 12.4 | $845K | 128 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 64 | #89 of 533 | 12 | 14.9 | Index only | 215 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #201 of 538 | 38 | 47.3 | $266K | 174 | 19 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 55 | #209 of 538 | 30 | 37.3 | $261K | 123 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 55 | #217 of 526 | 6 | 7.5 | $1.7M | 171 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 54 | #204 of 504 | 6 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 53 | #243 of 536 | 7 | 8.7 | $2M | 158 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 52 | #244 of 526 | 10 | 12.4 | $2.2M | 90 | 10 |
| Gyms | 50 | #252 of 506 | 8 | 10.0 | $1.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #252 of 476 | 6 | 7.5 | $3.7M | 77 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 49 | #293 of 527 | 13 | 16.2 | $580K | 66 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #285 of 536 | 12 | 14.9 | $1.2M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 48 | #301 of 529 | 8 | 10.0 | $5.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #298 of 538 | 30 | 37.3 | $286K | 106 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 47 | #314 of 538 | 21 | 26.1 | $2.3M | 67 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 40 | #368 of 538 | 20 | 24.9 | $429K | 96 | 11 |
| Pizza | 37 | #389 of 520 | 8 | 10.0 | $3.8M | 75 | 19 |
| Barbershops | 33 | #297 of 377 | 6 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 32 | #432 of 507 | 8 | 10.0 | $3.8M | 93 | 11 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 32 | #434 of 537 | 14 | 17.4 | $2.2M | 72 | 19 |
| Tire shops | 28 | #362 of 431 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.7M | 69 | 3 |
| Pet stores | 26 | #193 of 220 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.5M | 33 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 25 | #451 of 506 | 11 | 13.7 | $4.3M | 46 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 24 | #503 of 538 | 68 | 84.6 | $451K | 68 | 19 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 22 | #506 of 538 | 129 | 160.4 | $238K | 64 | 49 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 19 | #523 of 529 | 21 | 26.1 | $1.5M | 39 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 7 | #533 of 536 | 28 | 34.8 | $781K | 33 | 18 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.5M | 142 | 14 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 69 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $1.7M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 93 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $7.3M | 61 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $4.7M | 37 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3.4M | 140 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $5.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $22M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Bishop area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.6M | $1,067 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.9M | $2,720 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $30.7M | $3,814 | 94 |
| Groceries | $47.5M | $5,907 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.8M | $975 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.2M | $650 | 112 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.5M | $1,051 | 107 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.1M | $1,255 | 97 |
| Pets | $7.5M | $938 | 103 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14.1M | $1,749 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $15.4M | $1,920 | 98 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $22M | $2,732 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.2M | $1,271 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $140.5M | $17,478 | 105 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Bishop area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,158−4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 8,040
- Median age
- 45.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 10,197 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2
- Median household income
- $73,991
- Average household income
- $94,111
- Median home value
- $348,700
- Jobs located here
- 7,330
- Daytime population
- 17,028Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Bishop, CA area growing?
Population estimates put the Bishop area at 18,158 people in 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,040 households.
How much do households in the Bishop, CA area spend?
Households in the Bishop area spend about $140.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $47.5M on groceries and $30.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Bishop area runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (85).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Bishop, CA area?
Of the business types scored in the Bishop area, real estate businesses (74), hair salons (69) and insurance agencies (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #34 of 536 scored small-town markets.
How does the Bishop, CA area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Bishop area is $73,991, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $348,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (61% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 30 of the 56 business types have a score in the Bishop area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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