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Chaffee County, CO market data
How Chaffee County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 20,831
- +6.9% since 2020
- Households
- 9,863
- Median household income
- $84,132
- +50.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $665,700
- Jobs located here
- 8,710
- Highest market score
- 65
- Convenience stores, #603 of 2,261 scored counties
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What this means
Chaffee County has an estimated 20,831 people and 9,863 households. Population estimates show Chaffee County grew 6.9% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Chaffee County is $84,132, 4% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 50.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chaffee County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (90).
Of the business types scored in Chaffee County, convenience stores (65), clothing and shoe stores (64) and martial arts and dance studios (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #603 of 2,261 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (4.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (31% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chaffee County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chaffee County with other counties 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 counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 65 | #603 of 2,261 | 11 | 11.2 | $5.5M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 64 | #549 of 2,087 | 11 | 11.2 | $1.7M | 130 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 61 | #356 of 1,334 | 5 | 5.1 | $2.2M | 109 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 61 | #695 of 2,222 | 12 | 12.2 | $3.3M | 109 | 24 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #706 of 2,339 | 27 | 27.4 | $377K | 88 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 58 | #535 of 1,461 | 5 | 5.1 | $2M | 79 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #765 of 2,385 | 51 | 51.7 | $199K | 94 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 58 | #880 of 2,402 | 24 | 24.3 | $2.5M | 75 | 7 |
| Gyms | 56 | #709 of 1,792 | 12 | 12.2 | $920K | 71 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #891 of 2,210 | 21 | 21.3 | $866K | 98 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 53 | #740 of 1,707 | 6 | 6.1 | $4.7M | 99 | 20 |
| Tire shops | 52 | #734 of 1,530 | 6 | 6.1 | $2M | 80 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 52 | #868 of 1,886 | 11 | 11.2 | $1.2M | 121 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 51 | #985 of 2,057 | 12 | 12.2 | $2.4M | 97 | 46 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #1,138 of 2,358 | 19 | 19.3 | $1.6M | 67 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 51 | #1,195 of 2,401 | 48 | 48.7 | $251K | 93 | 31 |
| Auto repair shops | 50 | #1,192 of 2,378 | 29 | 29.4 | $416K | 93 | 23 |
| Pet businesses | 48 | #1,213 of 2,200 | 17 | 17.2 | $591K | 67 | 11 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #1,301 of 2,394 | 81 | 82.1 | $162K | 106 | 35 |
| Spas and skin care | 47 | #1,008 of 1,769 | 18 | 18.3 | $565K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 46 | #471 of 777 | 10 | 10.1 | $1.1M | 27 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 46 | #523 of 887 | 8 | 8.1 | Index only | 57 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 46 | #1,029 of 1,771 | 11 | 11.2 | $1.2M | 71 | 16 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,197 of 2,090 | 12 | 12.2 | $3.3M | 66 | 24 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 44 | #904 of 1,493 | 7 | 7.1 | $1.9M | 64 | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 44 | #907 of 1,490 | 7 | 7.1 | $1.9M | 78 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 43 | #836 of 1,327 | 6 | 6.1 | $2M | 65 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 41 | #970 of 1,485 | 7 | 7.1 | $1.4M | 53 | 8 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 41 | #1,472 of 2,088 | 27 | 27.4 | $409K | 62 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,611 of 2,176 | 40 | 40.6 | Index only | 82 | 57 |
| Roofing and gutters | 39 | #843 of 1,177 | 5 | 5.1 | $5.7M | 67 | 5 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,699 of 2,229 | 52 | 52.7 | Index only | 80 | 80 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 37 | #1,418 of 1,889 | 15 | 15.2 | $2.7M | 64 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 36 | #1,624 of 2,272 | 22 | 22.3 | $975K | 78 | 16 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 35 | #1,010 of 1,302 | 7 | 7.1 | $1.9M | 60 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 35 | #1,855 of 2,405 | 197 | 199.7 | $203K | 55 | 77 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 35 | #1,858 of 2,405 | 103 | 104.4 | $389K | 59 | 39 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 34 | #1,641 of 2,063 | 33 | 33.5 | $1.2M | 33 | 14 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $1.7M | 172 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $15.2M | 163 | 7 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $3.3M | 51 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $3.4M | 180 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $4M | 159 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $6.1M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $4.4M | 182 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $4.4M | 245 | 8 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | Index only | 108 | 12 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $28.3M | Too few | 21 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $1.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $12.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chaffee County
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 | $12.1M | $1,222 | 128 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $30.6M | $3,099 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $40M | $4,058 | 100 |
| Groceries | $60.7M | $6,154 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $10.2M | $1,031 | 103 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.9M | $698 | 120 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11M | $1,119 | 114 |
| Medical and dental services | $13.1M | $1,328 | 103 |
| Pets | $10.1M | $1,019 | 112 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $18.2M | $1,844 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $21.4M | $2,174 | 111 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $28.3M | $2,865 | 95 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.2M | $1,336 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $179.4M | $18,193 | 109 |
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 Chaffee County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 20,831+6.9% since 2020
- Households
- 9,863
- Median age
- 48.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 1,013 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 20
- Median household income
- $84,132+50.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $105,166
- Median home value
- $665,700
- Jobs located here
- 8,710
- Daytime population
- 19,418Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Chaffee County?
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Questions
How fast is Chaffee County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Chaffee County at 20,831 people in 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 9,863 households. Median household income rose 50.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chaffee County, CO spend?
Households in Chaffee County spend about $179.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $60.7M on groceries and $40M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Chaffee County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (90).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chaffee County, CO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chaffee County are for convenience stores (65), clothing and shoe stores (64) and martial arts and dance studios (61). Chaffee County ranks #603 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
How does Chaffee County, CO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chaffee County is $84,132 a year, 4% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $665,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chaffee County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (4.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (31% 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. 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. 38 of the 56 business types have a score in Chaffee County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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