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Routt County, CO market data
How Routt County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 25,329
- +2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 11,281
- Median household income
- $106,489
- +37.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $854,700
- Jobs located here
- 15,001
- Highest market score
- 79
- Convenience stores, #195 of 2,261 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Routt County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Routt County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Routt County has an estimated 25,329 people and 11,281 households. Population estimates put the population change in Routt County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.0%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Routt County is $106,489, 32% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 37.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Routt County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 160, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (105, still above the U.S.).
Of the business types scored in Routt County, convenience stores (79), nail salons (65) and gyms (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #195 of 2,261 scored counties.
Routt County is part of the Steamboat Springs area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for property management companies (4.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Routt County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Routt 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 | 79 | #195 of 2,261 | 8 | 7.1 | $9.5M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 65 | #271 of 1,328 | 7 | 6.2 | $1.9M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 63 | #412 of 1,792 | 9 | 8.0 | $1.9M | 145 | 8 |
| Tire shops | 63 | #454 of 1,530 | 6 | 5.3 | $2.3M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 63 | #597 of 2,222 | 12 | 10.6 | $4.5M | 146 | 31 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #667 of 2,339 | 22 | 19.5 | $613K | 142 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 60 | #673 of 2,070 | 7 | 6.2 | $10.9M | 117 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 59 | #849 of 2,402 | 30 | 26.6 | $2.5M | 75 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 58 | #651 of 2,057 | 12 | 10.6 | $3.2M | 131 | 73 |
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #846 of 2,378 | 25 | 22.2 | $549K | 124 | 22 |
| Child care and preschools | 56 | #661 of 1,611 | 11 | 9.8 | $951K | 95 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #922 of 2,401 | 45 | 39.9 | $305K | 114 | 26 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 55 | #673 of 1,707 | 7 | 6.2 | $5.4M | 115 | 35 |
| Insurance agencies | 55 | #938 of 2,272 | 10 | 8.9 | $2.3M | 187 | 15 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 53 | #573 of 1,334 | 8 | 7.1 | $2.1M | 106 | 11 |
| Car washes and detailing | 50 | #723 of 1,451 | 6 | 5.3 | $2.3M | 91 | 3 |
| Pizza | 50 | #1,017 of 2,090 | 12 | 10.6 | $4.5M | 88 | 31 |
| Chiropractors | 49 | #771 of 1,490 | 8 | 7.1 | $2.1M | 90 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 49 | #773 of 1,485 | 6 | 5.3 | $2.3M | 83 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 47 | #1,236 of 2,200 | 20 | 17.7 | $676K | 77 | 21 |
| Gas stations | 47 | #1,331 of 2,358 | 23 | 20.4 | $1.5M | 61 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,335 of 2,385 | 55 | 48.8 | $245K | 115 | 27 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 46 | #1,253 of 2,088 | 28 | 24.8 | $608K | 92 | 19 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 43 | #919 of 1,493 | 8 | 7.1 | $2.2M | 75 | 35 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 42 | #1,231 of 1,886 | 17 | 15.1 | $1M | 103 | 16 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 40 | #1,155 of 1,656 | 13 | 11.5 | $1.3M | 74 | 34 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,862 of 2,394 | 130 | 115.2 | $132K | 87 | 77 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 35 | #1,485 of 1,889 | 18 | 16.0 | $3M | 72 | 15 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 35 | #1,580 of 2,087 | 27 | 23.9 | $902K | 71 | 28 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 34 | #1,736 of 2,210 | 36 | 31.9 | $676K | 77 | 31 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 33 | #1,663 of 2,063 | 29 | 25.7 | $1.8M | 50 | 12 |
| Spas and skin care | 32 | #1,495 of 1,769 | 24 | 21.3 | $562K | 64 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 32 | #1,966 of 2,405 | 228 | 202.1 | $235K | 63 | 110 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 31 | #1,552 of 1,771 | 17 | 15.1 | $1M | 61 | 69 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 31 | #2,022 of 2,405 | 129 | 114.4 | $415K | 63 | 66 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 30 | #700 of 777 | 11 | 9.8 | $1.5M | 38 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | 30 | #1,221 of 1,422 | 15 | 13.3 | $1.1M | 48 | 18 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 30 | #2,038 of 2,176 | 97 | 86.0 | Index only | 44 | 94 |
| Real estate | 30 | #2,084 of 2,229 | 117 | 103.7 | Index only | 46 | 148 |
| Property management | 28 | #817 of 910 | 16 | 14.2 | Index only | 26 | 36 |
| House cleaning | 25 | #792 of 847 | 9 | 8.0 | $1.9M | 30 | 34 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | Index only | 149 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $4.3M | 137 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $3.4M | 133 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $9.5M | 113 | 9 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $4.6M | 149 | 5 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $4.5M | 100 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $6.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $24.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $38.1M | Too few | 29 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $24.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $17.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | 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 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Routt 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 | $13.7M | $1,218 | 127 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $33.4M | $2,961 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $53.6M | $4,750 | 117 |
| Groceries | $76M | $6,737 | 107 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.5M | $1,196 | 119 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.5M | $928 | 160 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $17M | $1,510 | 154 |
| Medical and dental services | $17.2M | $1,524 | 118 |
| Pets | $13.5M | $1,199 | 132 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $24.3M | $2,158 | 105 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.4M | $2,076 | 106 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $38.1M | $3,381 | 112 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $17.5M | $1,551 | 110 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $232.7M | $20,629 | 124 |
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 Routt County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 25,329+2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 11,281
- Median age
- 44.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 2,362 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 11
- Median household income
- $106,489+37.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $150,721
- Median home value
- $854,700
- Jobs located here
- 15,001
- Daytime population
- 26,089Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Routt County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Routt County at 25,329 people in 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 11,281 households. Median household income rose 37.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Routt County, CO spend?
Households in Routt County spend about $232.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $76M on groceries and $53.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Routt County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 160, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (105, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Routt County, CO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Routt County are for convenience stores (79), nail salons (65) and gyms (63). Routt County ranks #195 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
How does Routt County, CO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Routt County is $106,489 a year, 32% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $854,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Routt County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for property management companies (4.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (43% 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. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Routt County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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