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Mesa County, CO market data
How Mesa County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 162,845
- +4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 65,830
- Median household income
- $73,658
- +33.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $378,600
- Jobs located here
- 65,394
- Highest market score
- 77
- Tire shops, #136 of 1,530 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Mesa County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Mesa County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Mesa County has an estimated 162,845 people and 65,830 households. Population estimates show Mesa County grew 4.4% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Mesa County is $73,658, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Mesa County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (83).
Of the business types scored in Mesa County, tire shops (77), grocery stores (75) and martial arts and dance studios (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For tire shops, that ranks #136 of 1,530 scored counties.
Mesa County is part of the Grand Junction metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for child care centers and preschools (38% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Mesa County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Mesa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire shops | 77 | #136 of 1,530 | 20 | 3.0 | $3.6M | 144 | 10 |
| Grocery stores | 75 | #296 of 2,070 | 33 | 5.0 | $11.7M | 126 | 20 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 73 | #116 of 1,334 | 25 | 3.8 | $2.6M | 130 | 15 |
| Funeral homes | 73 | #188 of 1,472 | 13 | 2.0 | $775K | 114 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 73 | #220 of 2,090 | 38 | 5.8 | $6.5M | 128 | 113 |
| Child care and preschools | 70 | #249 of 1,611 | 24 | 3.6 | $1.7M | 166 | 51 |
| Nail salons | 69 | #178 of 1,328 | 29 | 4.4 | $2.2M | 131 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 69 | #432 of 2,358 | 72 | 10.9 | $2.6M | 108 | 53 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 68 | #437 of 2,405 | 287 | 43.6 | $859K | 129 | 103 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 67 | #545 of 2,402 | 146 | 22.2 | $2.7M | 78 | 22 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 65 | #322 of 1,327 | 21 | 3.2 | $3.4M | 111 | 18 |
| Barbershops | 65 | #335 of 1,356 | 26 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 129 | 4 |
| Gyms | 65 | #373 of 1,792 | 54 | 8.2 | $1.2M | 93 | 18 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 61 | #568 of 2,088 | 98 | 14.9 | $668K | 101 | 33 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 61 | #714 of 2,222 | 86 | 13.1 | $2.9M | 94 | 113 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 59 | #811 of 2,405 | 630 | 95.7 | $391K | 106 | 258 |
| Convenience stores | 58 | #838 of 2,261 | 69 | 10.5 | $5.6M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 57 | #252 of 777 | 19 | 2.9 | $3.4M | 85 | 18 |
| Property management | 57 | #327 of 910 | 20 | 3.0 | Index only | 102 | 33 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 56 | #589 of 1,461 | 31 | 4.7 | $2M | 77 | 17 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 56 | #702 of 1,889 | 55 | 8.4 | $4.5M | 108 | 42 |
| Laundromats | 54 | #336 of 785 | 9 | 1.4 | $12.5M | 100 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 54 | #592 of 1,302 | 27 | 4.1 | $3M | 96 | 13 |
| Auto repair shops | 52 | #1,115 of 2,378 | 165 | 25.1 | $437K | 98 | 90 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 50 | #252 of 479 | 6 | 0.9 | $12M | 87 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | 49 | #618 of 1,177 | 24 | 3.6 | $7.4M | 88 | 17 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 49 | #1,065 of 2,063 | 76 | 11.5 | $3.2M | 88 | 39 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 48 | #763 of 1,493 | 37 | 5.6 | $2.2M | 76 | 67 |
| Auto repair and car care | 48 | #1,306 of 2,401 | 287 | 43.6 | $251K | 94 | 133 |
| Pet stores | 47 | #545 of 974 | 22 | 3.3 | $2.8M | 61 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 47 | #810 of 1,422 | 54 | 8.2 | $1.5M | 63 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | 47 | #1,002 of 1,769 | 78 | 11.8 | $812K | 93 | 16 |
| Pet businesses | 46 | #1,292 of 2,200 | 103 | 15.6 | $592K | 67 | 53 |
| Hair salons | 44 | #1,487 of 2,339 | 169 | 25.7 | $375K | 87 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | 43 | #919 of 1,485 | 37 | 5.6 | $1.6M | 61 | 30 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 43 | #1,580 of 2,385 | 308 | 46.8 | $206K | 97 | 78 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 42 | #216 of 325 | 5 | 0.8 | $16.2M | 66 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 42 | #1,227 of 1,886 | 79 | 12.0 | $1M | 104 | 69 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 42 | #1,334 of 2,087 | 96 | 14.6 | $1.2M | 93 | 51 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,464 of 2,210 | 134 | 20.4 | $843K | 96 | 58 |
| Pest control | 40 | #483 of 699 | 12 | 1.8 | $6.9M | 67 | 10 |
| Car washes and detailing | 40 | #991 of 1,451 | 40 | 6.1 | $1.8M | 72 | 21 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 39 | #1,195 of 1,656 | 72 | 10.9 | $1.1M | 63 | 109 |
| Electricians | 37 | #879 of 1,160 | 25 | 3.8 | $7.1M | 59 | 57 |
| Chiropractors | 36 | #1,120 of 1,490 | 50 | 7.6 | $1.6M | 68 | 34 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 36 | #1,388 of 1,771 | 69 | 10.5 | $1.2M | 71 | 123 |
| Insurance agencies | 35 | #1,662 of 2,272 | 134 | 20.4 | $978K | 78 | 85 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 35 | #1,867 of 2,176 | 286 | 43.4 | Index only | 73 | 202 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,891 of 2,229 | 387 | 58.8 | Index only | 68 | 318 |
| Home inspectors | 34 | #330 of 415 | 9 | 1.4 | Index only | 48 | 8 |
| House cleaning | 32 | #730 of 847 | 20 | 3.0 | $4.1M | 64 | 46 |
| Home repair trades | 32 | #1,805 of 2,057 | 114 | 17.3 | $1.6M | 64 | 172 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 32 | #2,035 of 2,394 | 809 | 122.9 | $100K | 66 | 250 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 30 | #1,493 of 1,707 | 65 | 9.9 | $2.7M | 57 | 98 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 29 | #799 of 887 | 72 | 10.9 | Index only | 40 | 31 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $112.9M | Too few | 3 |
Household spending in Mesa 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 | $72.1M | $1,096 | 114 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $185.3M | $2,815 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $246.6M | $3,745 | 92 |
| Groceries | $387.3M | $5,883 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $63.4M | $962 | 96 |
| Child care and other personal services | $40M | $608 | 105 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $65.5M | $994 | 101 |
| Medical and dental services | $81.2M | $1,233 | 96 |
| Pets | $60.9M | $926 | 102 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $112.9M | $1,716 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $131.1M | $1,991 | 102 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $177.6M | $2,698 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $82.5M | $1,253 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.1B | $17,281 | 104 |
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 Mesa County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 162,845+4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 65,830
- Median age
- 41.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 3,329 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 48
- Median household income
- $73,658+33.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $95,145
- Median home value
- $378,600
- Jobs located here
- 65,394
- Daytime population
- 156,691Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Mesa County?
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Questions
How fast is Mesa County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Mesa County at 162,845 people in 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 65,830 households. Median household income rose 33.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Mesa County, CO spend?
Households in Mesa County spend about $1.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $387.3M on groceries and $246.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Mesa County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (83).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Mesa County, CO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Mesa County are for tire shops (77), grocery stores (75) and martial arts and dance studios (73). Mesa County ranks #136 of 1,530 scored counties for tire shops.
How does Mesa County, CO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Mesa County is $73,658 a year, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $378,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Mesa County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for child care centers and preschools (38% 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 Mesa County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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