Metro area profile · Colorado
Greeley, CO metro area market data
How the Greeley metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 378,426
- +14.2% since 2020
- Households
- 124,287
- Median household income
- $97,097
- +31.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $471,700
- Jobs located here
- 109,846
- Highest market score
- 95
- Restaurants and cafes, #1 of 387 scored metro areas
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
The Greeley metro area has an estimated 378,426 people and 124,287 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Greeley metro area grew 14.2%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Greeley metro area is $97,097, 20% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 31.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Greeley metro area runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (95).
Of the business types scored in the Greeley metro area, restaurants and cafes (95), sit-down restaurants (94) and pizza places (94) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For restaurants and cafes, that ranks #1 of 387 scored metro areas.
The Greeley metro area is made up of one county, Weld County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Greeley metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Greeley metro area with other metro areas 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 metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 95 | #1 of 387 | 984 | 79.2 | $546K | 147 | 447 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 94 | #1 of 387 | 509 | 41.0 | $1.1M | 159 | 172 |
| Pizza | 94 | #1 of 387 | 68 | 5.5 | $7.9M | 155 | 193 |
| Grocery stores | 92 | #2 of 387 | 47 | 3.8 | $16.9M | 182 | 34 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 91 | #2 of 387 | 186 | 15.0 | $4.3M | 126 | 41 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 90 | #2 of 387 | 137 | 11.0 | $1.8M | 201 | 51 |
| Gyms | 89 | #1 of 387 | 78 | 6.3 | $2M | 153 | 31 |
| Dry cleaners | 89 | #1 of 272 | 6 | 0.5 | $40.3M | 257 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 89 | #5 of 387 | 149 | 12.0 | $3.6M | 118 | 193 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 89 | #5 of 387 | 102 | 8.2 | $2.4M | 187 | 40 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 88 | #1 of 387 | 825 | 66.4 | $209K | 137 | 312 |
| Hair salons | 87 | #1 of 387 | 198 | 15.9 | $686K | 159 | 58 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 87 | #1 of 387 | 153 | 12.3 | $1M | 153 | 58 |
| Convenience stores | 87 | #2 of 387 | 82 | 6.6 | $9.7M | 123 | 7 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 87 | #6 of 387 | 60 | 4.8 | $2.9M | 162 | 113 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 85 | #2 of 387 | 51 | 4.1 | $3M | 151 | 27 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 85 | #2 of 347 | 24 | 1.9 | $6.5M | 159 | 31 |
| Pest control | 85 | #3 of 345 | 8 | 0.6 | $21.9M | 214 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 84 | #2 of 387 | 441 | 35.5 | $308K | 145 | 118 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 84 | #2 of 386 | 40 | 3.2 | $4.3M | 138 | 17 |
| Tire shops | 83 | #6 of 386 | 47 | 3.8 | $3.3M | 132 | 17 |
| Property management | 83 | #6 of 374 | 27 | 2.2 | Index only | 158 | 51 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 82 | #5 of 387 | 65 | 5.2 | $8.3M | 199 | 84 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 82 | #7 of 290 | 5 | 0.4 | $31.1M | 226 | 11 |
| Child care and preschools | 82 | #15 of 387 | 63 | 5.1 | $1.5M | 151 | 71 |
| Nail salons | 81 | #7 of 387 | 48 | 3.9 | $2.8M | 169 | 23 |
| Laundromats | 81 | #16 of 364 | 11 | 0.9 | $22M | 176 | 6 |
| Pet stores | 78 | #15 of 382 | 31 | 2.5 | $4.3M | 96 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 77 | #21 of 386 | 59 | 4.7 | $2.9M | 122 | 41 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 75 | #18 of 373 | 47 | 3.8 | Index only | 129 | 15 |
| Real estate | 75 | #19 of 387 | 329 | 26.5 | Index only | 166 | 319 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 75 | #20 of 387 | 244 | 19.6 | Index only | 178 | 205 |
| Gas stations | 75 | #37 of 387 | 154 | 12.4 | $2.5M | 106 | 95 |
| Auto repair shops | 74 | #37 of 387 | 297 | 23.9 | $523K | 118 | 142 |
| Funeral homes | 74 | #53 of 377 | 15 | 1.2 | $981K | 145 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 73 | #27 of 387 | 135 | 10.9 | $1M | 115 | 23 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 73 | #33 of 387 | 147 | 11.8 | $1.2M | 119 | 100 |
| Auto repair and car care | 73 | #40 of 387 | 508 | 40.9 | $306K | 114 | 205 |
| Chiropractors | 72 | #40 of 386 | 55 | 4.4 | $3.1M | 131 | 38 |
| Car washes and detailing | 70 | #48 of 387 | 58 | 4.7 | $2.7M | 106 | 25 |
| Barbershops | 66 | #75 of 387 | 54 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 133 | 12 |
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #105 of 387 | 178 | 14.3 | $1.5M | 123 | 130 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 64 | #100 of 381 | 42 | 3.4 | $3.7M | 120 | 49 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 61 | #106 of 387 | 143 | 11.5 | $3.8M | 101 | 80 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #112 of 386 | 52 | 4.2 | $2.6M | 101 | 50 |
| Home inspectors | 58 | #76 of 243 | 11 | 0.9 | Index only | 82 | 12 |
| Veterinarians | 54 | #166 of 384 | 56 | 4.5 | $2.4M | 88 | 58 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #167 of 387 | 173 | 13.9 | $775K | 88 | 113 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 44 | #223 of 385 | 90 | 7.2 | $1.9M | 66 | 177 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 44 | #225 of 387 | 143 | 11.5 | $1.2M | 73 | 286 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 42 | #263 of 387 | 111 | 8.9 | $3.4M | 71 | 149 |
| House cleaning | 40 | #272 of 375 | 45 | 3.6 | $3.9M | 61 | 97 |
| Electricians | 39 | #286 of 383 | 53 | 4.3 | $7.1M | 59 | 146 |
| Roofing and gutters | 37 | #296 of 381 | 90 | 7.2 | $4.2M | 50 | 65 |
| Home repair trades | 37 | #304 of 387 | 254 | 20.4 | $1.5M | 61 | 360 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.3 | $43.2M | 176 | 3 |
Household spending in the Greeley metro 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 | $155.3M | $1,250 | 130 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $390.4M | $3,141 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $537.1M | $4,321 | 106 |
| Groceries | $794M | $6,388 | 101 |
| Personal care products and services | $135.9M | $1,093 | 109 |
| Child care and other personal services | $95.3M | $767 | 132 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $155.4M | $1,250 | 127 |
| Medical and dental services | $172.7M | $1,390 | 108 |
| Pets | $134.1M | $1,079 | 119 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $242M | $1,947 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $274.5M | $2,209 | 113 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $377.5M | $3,037 | 101 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $175.1M | $1,409 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.4B | $19,074 | 114 |
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 Greeley metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 378,426+14.2% since 2020
- Households
- 124,287
- Median age
- 36.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 3,985 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 88
- Median household income
- $97,097+31.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $118,627
- Median home value
- $471,700
- Jobs located here
- 109,846
- Daytime population
- 273,612Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Greeley, CO metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Greeley metro area at 378,426 people in 2025, up 14.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 124,287 households. Median household income rose 31.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Greeley, CO metro area spend?
Households in the Greeley metro area spend about $2.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $794M on groceries and $537.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Greeley metro area spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (95).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Greeley, CO metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Greeley metro area are for restaurants and cafes (95), sit-down restaurants (94) and pizza places (94). The Greeley metro area ranks #1 of 387 scored metro areas for restaurants and cafes.
How does the Greeley, CO metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Greeley metro area is $97,097 a year, 20% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 14.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $471,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Greeley metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (53% 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. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in the Greeley metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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