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Eagle County, CO market data

How Eagle County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.

Population, 2025
54,291
−2.4% since 2020
Households
22,058
Median household income
$104,096
+22.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Median home value
$839,500
Jobs located here
36,343
Highest market score
71
Convenience stores, #397 of 2,261 scored counties

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Survey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure

What this means

Eagle County has an estimated 54,291 people and 22,058 households. Population estimates put the population change in Eagle County from 2020 to 2025 at −2.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Eagle County is $104,096, 29% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 22.8%, before inflation.

Relative to the U.S., household spending in Eagle County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 157, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (104, still above the U.S.).

Of the business types scored in Eagle County, convenience stores (71), optometrists and eye clinics (67) and car washes and detailers (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #397 of 2,261 scored counties.

Eagle County is part of the Edwards area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (36% below the U.S. rate).

All 56 business types in Eagle County

Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Eagle 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.

Every business type in Eagle County, CO, highest Groundwork market score first, with its rank among counties, listings, listings per 10,000 households, spending per listing and official establishments
Business typeScoreRank among countiesListingsPer 10k householdsSpending per listingSpending per listing vs. U.S. (100)Official establishments
Convenience stores71#397 of 2,261135.9$11.3M144Under 3
Optometrists and eye care67#246 of 1,30252.3$6.6M2104
Car washes and detailing59#486 of 1,451104.5$2.7M106Under 3
Martial arts and dance studios57#456 of 1,33494.1$3.6M17912
Barbershops55#570 of 1,356125.4$2.2M115Under 3
Auto repair and car care54#1,026 of 2,4019040.8$296K11035
Child care and preschools53#739 of 1,611167.3$1.3M12623
Insurance agencies52#1,033 of 2,2722210.0$2.1M16520
Fast food and sandwich shops52#1,053 of 2,2222913.1$3.6M11750
Gas stations52#1,083 of 2,3583315.0$2M8318
Tire shops51#756 of 1,530125.4$2.2M894
Auto repair shops51#1,139 of 2,3785524.9$485K10927
Grocery and convenience stores50#1,204 of 2,4025022.7$2.9M8717
Nail salons47#774 of 1,328125.4$2.2M12910
Primary care and pediatrics47#925 of 1,656156.8$2.2M12350
Pizza44#1,261 of 2,0902410.9$4.3M8550
Hair salons42#1,547 of 2,3395524.9$472K11037
Chiropractors41#984 of 1,490156.8$2.2M9211
Pet grooming and boarding38#1,010 of 1,461146.3$1.9M7315
Collision repair and body shops36#980 of 1,327115.0$2.4M799
Bakeries and dessert shops36#1,434 of 1,8892812.7$3.7M8920
Electricians34#925 of 1,16083.6$9.1M7664
Grocery stores34#1,535 of 2,0702210.0$6.7M7216
Veterinarians33#1,139 of 1,485156.8$1.7M6414
Gyms33#1,422 of 1,7923515.9$930K7114
Pet businesses33#1,781 of 2,2004520.4$579K6633
Roofing and gutters31#975 of 1,177125.4$6.1M7219
Gyms, studios and classes31#1,758 of 2,0886429.0$509K7726
Pet stores28#810 of 974104.5$2.6M584
Doctors, dentists and clinics28#2,149 of 2,394241109.3$136K89120
HVAC and plumbing27#1,545 of 1,7072310.4$3.2M6779
Coffee shops and cafes27#1,842 of 2,0634922.2$2.1M5720
Home repair trades27#1,903 of 2,0574319.5$1.7M70162
Salons, barbers and spas27#2,198 of 2,38514364.8$181K8560
Dentists and orthodontists24#1,778 of 1,8864520.4$730K7430
Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios23#745 of 777209.1$1.6M4014
Restaurants and cafes23#2,240 of 2,405474214.9$218K59206
Mortgage brokers and lenders22#860 of 8872410.9Index only4811
Spas and skin care22#1,674 of 1,7696328.6$412K4713
Real estate agents and brokers22#2,146 of 2,17619086.1Index only43241
Real estate22#2,205 of 2,229240108.8Index only43403
Sit-down restaurants22#2,285 of 2,405287130.1$359K54135
House cleaning21#816 of 84794.1$3.7M5858
Property management21#868 of 9102310.4Index only35115
Physical therapy21#1,339 of 1,4223315.0$996K4122
Lawn, cleaning and pest control21#1,726 of 1,7713716.8$909K54166
Landscaping and lawn care20#1,440 of 1,4932611.8$1.3M44108
Clothing and shoe stores20#1,945 of 2,0879342.2$505K4075
Clothing, shoes and laundry20#2,086 of 2,21012657.1$373K4279
Dry cleanersNot scoredNot scored41.8$11.7M754
LaundromatsNot scoredNot scored41.8$11.7M94Under 3
Home inspectorsNot scoredNot scored31.4Index only576
Oil change and quick lubeNot scoredNot scored31.4$8.9M65Under 3
Pest controlNot scoredNot scored20.9$16.8MToo fewUnder 3
Urgent care and walk-in clinicsNot scoredNot scored10.5$32.9MToo few3
Funeral homesNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3

Household spending in Eagle 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).

Annual household spending in Eagle County, CO by line, per household, and against the U.S.
Spending lineA year, all householdsPer householdIndex vs. U.S. (100)
Vehicle maintenance and repairs$26.7M$1,209126
Gasoline and other fuels$65M$2,948114
Food away from home$103.1M$4,676115
Groceries$147.1M$6,667106
Personal care products and services$25.9M$1,176117
Child care and other personal services$20.1M$912157
Memberships, classes and admissions$32.6M$1,476150
Medical and dental services$32.9M$1,489116
Pets$26M$1,181130
Clothing, shoes and related services$47M$2,129104
Vehicle insurance$45.5M$2,062105
Home repairs, maintenance and insurance$73M$3,309110
Lawn care, cleaning and other household services$33.6M$1,525108
Rent and homeowner costs$448.8M$20,346122

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 Eagle County

Population, 2025 estimate
54,291−2.4% since 2020
Households
22,058
Median age
39.8
Homes lived in by their owners
66%
Vehicles per household
2.1
Land area
1,685 sq. mi.
People per square mile
33
Median household income
$104,096+22.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Average household income
$149,170
Median home value
$839,500
Jobs located here
36,343
Daytime population
60,203Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here

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Eagle County is part of the Edwards, CO area.

Questions

How fast is Eagle County, CO growing?

Population estimates put Eagle County at 54,291 people in 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 22,058 households. Median household income rose 22.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.

How much do households in Eagle County, CO spend?

Households in Eagle County spend about $448.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $147.1M on groceries and $103.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Eagle County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 157, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (104, still above the U.S.).

Which business types have the highest market scores in Eagle County, CO?

The highest Groundwork market scores in Eagle County are for convenience stores (71), optometrists and eye clinics (67) and car washes and detailers (59). Eagle County ranks #397 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.

How does Eagle County, CO compare with the U.S.?

The median household income in Eagle County is $104,096 a year, 29% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $839,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Eagle County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (36% 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. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Eagle County, each ranked against other counties.

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